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Research-intensive University founded on social responsibility
For more than a century, the University of Birmingham has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and world-leading research. Receiving its Royal Charter in 1900, Birmingham was England’s first Civic University, and whilst it has grown significantly, including a campus in Dubai, its civic commitment remains core to its mission.
The University is an exempt charity, whose primary charitable objects are undertaking teaching and original research.
The University 2030 strategy is clear, we will be the UK’s exemplary civic university, remaining firmly committed to our foundations in the highly diverse communities, people, and economy of the city of Birmingham and the West Midlands. Over the next decade, our aspiration is to establish Birmingham in the top 50 of the world’s leading research intensive universities. The
Why TEP Birmingham?
University of Birmingham has worked extensively with partners to cocreate TEP which is recognised by many leading politicians and scientific
advisors around the world as a trailblazer platform supporting research, innovation and the deployment of new green technologies.
The full potential regionally and nationally, will only be achieved by significant geographical expansion and a step change in investment in capital
infrastructure and research and innovation.
The Birmingham Energy Innovation Centre embedded in Tyseley Energy Park will act as a vehicle to translate technology developments into practical applications with commercial activity.
- Expertise in energy systems and technologies
- Incubation and business support leadership working in partnership with national agencies
- Innovation leadership in energy technology and policy thinking
- Strategic relationships with BCC, WMCA and Midlands Engine