From bicycles, rugby and heavy metal to the latest advances in life sciences and zero carbon technology, the West Midlands has made its mark globally.

24 June 2019: Treatment of diseases of the back of the eye such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic eye disease is set to be improved with a €4m EU-funded project led by Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

Plans showcasing the emerging design for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium have been published, as public consultation begins.

The University of Wolverhampton will be building its construction portfolio by offering two distance learning courses from September 2019.

The National Centre for Universities & Business State of the Relationship annual report showcasing university-business collaboration across the UK.

Three wooden wolf sculptures have been unveiled on the A449 to mark the completion of a major transport scheme in Wolverhampton. 

Members of the Czech Parliament, government and rail industry visited HS2 Ltd on a fact-finding mission as part of the Czech Republic’s preparations for new investment in its railways.

Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street is challenging tech innovators, artists, politicians, academics and business leaders to collaborate on innovative solutions to cut pollution.

The West Midlands will showcase the best of its creative food and drink scenes to event delegates at The Meetings Show this month (Olympia London, 26-27 June).

Birmingham mechanical and electrical services specialist, J S Wright, has teamed up with a London property partner in its new Birmingham development drive.

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has announced that World No.3 Karolina Pliskova will join World No.1 Naomi Osaka and World No.2, and newly-crowned Roland Garros champion, Ashleigh Barty at this month’s Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham, a LTA summer grass court event. This will mark the first time in the tournament’s history that it has hosted the top three players in the WTA world rankings.