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First-Year Digital T Level Students Explore Industry 4.0 at GBSIoT Hub

On December 10, 2024, first-year Digital T Level students from Solihull College & University Centre visited the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) Hub for an engaging and insightful session. This visit marked the first of three planned sessions designed to explore the intersection of digital technology and Industry 4.0. Students were introduced […]

Celebrating Excellence at WorldSkills UK Industry 4.0 Finals!

The WorldSkills UK Industry 4.0 National Finals 2024 brought together the brightest young minds to showcase their innovation, determination, and skills in tackling the challenges of today’s industry. Held in November, the event featured a judging panel that included Mairi Kerin, Operations Manager at the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT), alongside Omid […]

GBSIoT Welcomes AUEA Students for an Engaging Industry 4.0 Experience

This week at GBSIoT, we had the pleasure of welcoming 27 enthusiastic Year 12 students from the Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA). The visit provided an exciting opportunity for these future engineers to immerse themselves in the world of Industry 4.0 technologies, gaining hands-on experience in both manufacturing and robotics. Exploring the Cyber Manufacturing Rig […]

GBSIoT Welcomes South & City College Birmingham Students to Explore Industry 4.0

Last week, GBSIoT welcomed students from South & City College Birmingham to experience a day filled with innovation and hands-on learning. This visit was part of our ongoing commitment to nurturing future talent in the fields of engineering and technology. The students were introduced to a scaled-down version of a phone factory, where they explored […]

UCB Engineering T-Level Students Experience Real-World Applications at GBSIoT Hub

GBSIoT recently welcomed a group of second-year Engineering T-Level students from University College Birmingham (UCB) for an immersive learning experience at our GBSIoT Hub. This visit provided students with the opportunity to engage in practical applications of their studies, allowing them to bridge the gap between theory and real-world engineering challenges. The day began with […]

GBSIoT Supports Engineering Inclusive Futures with Sphero-Bolts

At GBSIoT, we are proud to support initiatives that drive inclusivity and engagement in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). One such initiative is Birmingham Open Media’s Engineering Inclusive Futures programme, which encourages disabled young people to explore STEM and promotes inclusivity within the industry. As part of this programme, Aston University students led an […]

GBSIoT Celebrates a Decade-Long License Extension by DfE

We are thrilled to announce that the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) has secured an extension of its license with the Department for Education (DfE) to operate as an Institute of Technology for an additional ten years. This milestone reflects the hard work and collaboration that define GBSIoT. This extension is a […]

T-Level Students Collaborate on Innovative Engineering Project at GBSIoT

Last month, a group of T-Level students from South and City College Birmingham (SCCB) and University College Birmingham (UCB) embarked on an exciting educational experience at the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT). They were presented with a real-world scenario: acting as subcontractors for ACL, tasked with designing and prototyping a control system, […]

GBSIoT CONNECT Event: A Celebration of Innovation and Collaboration

On the 22nd of May, GBSIoT hosted the inaugural GBSIoT CONNECT event, marking a significant milestone in showcasing the achievements of students and staff within the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) consortium. The first event of its kind at the GBSIoT Hub, this event epitomised the spirit of collaboration and innovation among […]

GBSIoT Staff and Students Visit MACH 2024: A Glimpse into the Future of Manufacturing

This year, staff and students from the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) had the exciting opportunity to visit MACH 2024, the UK’s national event for inspiring, innovating, and connecting manufacturing at the NEC Birmingham. The event showcased cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and solutions, providing invaluable insights into sustainable manufacturing practices, advanced automation, and […]