Category: Solihull College & University

GBSIoT Secures Victory in Higher Technical Education Skills Fund 2 Bid in partnership with Solihull College & University Centre, University College Birmingham, and BMet.

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The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) is thrilled to announce its success in winning Higher Technical Education Skills Funding from the Department for Education (DFE). The awarded funding, totalling an impressive £832,000, will be shared among three educational institutions within the GBSIoT network: Solihull College & University Centre, University College Birmingham, and […]

Solihull College SEND students utilise GBSIoT STEM kit to overcome challenges

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A unique collaborative research project between Solihull College & University Centre and the GBSIoT is reaping positive results when it comes to working with SEND students. Foundation Learning lecturer, Craig McCauley, is conducting the project. He’s integrating STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) into the curriculum for students who are aged between 16-18 and who […]

Solihull College Students Visit GBSIoT Hub for Emerging Technologies Project

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A group of 14 students from Solihull College & University Centre, enrolled in the Computing for England HND program with a specialisation in Cyber Security, recently visited the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) Hub. The aim of the visit was to explore and develop prototypes of emerging technologies. The visit was part […]

International Women in Engineering day: Anika

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Today, on International Women in Engineering Day, we are thrilled to highlight the incredible journey and accomplishments of Anika, a remarkable woman who is breaking barriers and paving the way for success in the field of engineering. Anika, a systems safety engineer at Arup and an alumna of two Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of […]

GBSIoT hands-on educational kits help Solihull College students reach their full potential

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GBSIoT were delighted to support teaching and learning at Solihull College & University Centre through the use of our Lego Spike Prime kits. Teaching staff at Solihull College & University Centre wrote about the impact of using GBSIoTs Lego Spike Prime kits with students that experience social, emotional, and additional needs, and how the use […]

GBSIoT Hub hosts Solihull College & University Centre and Birmingham City University staff and students for their first session on smart factory technology and connected curriculum.

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On April 5th, the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) hosted a special event for engineering students and staff from Solihull College & University Centre and Birmingham City University (BCU). The purpose of the event was to give participants an insight into smart factory technology, and to help them connect their curriculum to […]

Mayor impressed with Solihull College & University Centre’s GBSIoT State-of-the-art Facilities

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Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, recently visited students and staff at Solihull College & University Centre’s Woodlands Campus. The Mayor spent over two hours touring a range of departments including Engineering, Bricklaying, Hairdressing & Barbering, Carpentry & Joinery, and more. WorldSkills Gold medallist, Harry Scolding, spoke with the mayor at length in the […]

Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology Hub Opened by Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands

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Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands officially opened the GBSIoT Hub, joined by GBSIoT Board members, key employers, and stakeholders from the region. GBSIoT is a unique collaboration between further education colleges, universities, and employers to offer technical education and training at higher skills levels in key STEM sectors. The mayor was shown a […]

Secretary of State for Education visits Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology Hub

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The Secretary of State for Education visited the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology Hub as well as lead GBSIoT partners Solihull College and University centre and Aston University. The Secretary of State discussed the opportunities for education institutions to work together to combat skills gaps in the sector The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan […]

College accelerates towards sustainability with Emerging Skills project

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Solihull College & University Centre united motor vehicle industry experts at its Woodlands Campus recently for a Train the Trainer session.  Approximately 30 delegates and automotive industry heads attended the session which was part of the Emerging Skills Project. Training was provided on delivery of 3 electric and hybrid vehicle modules by Solihull College & […]