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 […]
In response to the escalating skills gap within the engineering and manufacturing workforce, the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) has embarked on developing and expanding it’s outreach strategy in 2023. Recognising the urgent need for skilled talent and a more diversified sector, GBSIoT’s outreach efforts, made possible through collaboration with various organisations, […]
“It really gives us hope that there will be young, capable engineers ready to embark on careers in industry.” Rob Johnson of Automation Controls Ltd A blueprint for success! Students from GBSIoT Partner South and City College Birmingham T Level in Engineering & Manufacturing Design and Development spent an interactive learning week working on a manufacturing […]
In an era of rapid technological advancement and innovation, cultivating a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among young people has never been more crucial. Collaborations such as the one between Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum and the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) play a pivotal role in sparking curiosity and […]
The University wins best KTP project and best KTP Support Team The awards are an annual celebration of the most impactful KTPs Winners were revealed at a ceremony on Wednesday 18 October in Cardiff managed by UK Government Innovation Agency Innovate UK. Aston University has scooped two significant prizes of the 2023 Innovate UK Knowledge […]
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 […]
GBSIoT Institution University College Birmingham will lead the way in a regional partnership delivering an innovative new project aimed at re-skilling, upskilling and growing new skills in battery manufacturing and innovation. Following a successful bid for over £1.2m in funding from the Innovate UK Faraday Battery Challenge, the Digital Enhanced Battery Ubiquitous Training-West Midlands (DEBUT-WM) […]
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 […]
The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) Hub recently had the pleasure of hosting 30 talented year 10 students from Greenwood Academy in Birmingham for an immersive coding day. This exciting event, organized in collaboration with Aimhigher and Aston University, aimed to inspire and engage young minds in the fields of science, technology, […]
The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) factory in Birmingham, UK, experienced a bustling day of activity as it welcomed a group of talented T-Level students from South & City College Birmingham. The students engaged in a full-day immersive experience, delving into the intriguing realm of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and understanding their […]
