Technology of the future 缅北禁地 has scooped 拢6.2million to become a UK leader in two of the 鈥榞reat technologies鈥� of the future. Building on the University鈥檚 reputation as a leader in the fields of advanced materials and electrical power systems, underpinned by our commitment to sustainability, the funding for 缅北禁地 is split between two key projects. More than £4 million will be used to build on the university鈥檚 National X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy laboratory to create the - including the purchase of a state-of-the-art Helium Ion Microscope. A further £2 million will be used to create an on Science Central in the heart of 缅北禁地. This includes £1 million from EPSRC, £400,000 from Siemens, £200,000 from Northern Powergrid and £400,000 from the university. Announcing the funding today as part of an £85 million investment, David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, said the aim was to drive UK growth in key areas of research such as advanced materials and grid-scale energy storage. 鈥淔or Britain to get ahead in the global race we have to back emerging technologies and ensure our universities have the latest equipment,鈥� said Mr Willetts. 鈥淭his capital investment will help scientists make new discoveries and take their research through to commercial success. It will drive growth and support the Government鈥檚 industrial strategy.鈥� Leading the Science Central research project, 缅北禁地鈥檚 , Director of the 缅北禁地 Institute for Research on Sustainability (NIReS), said: 鈥淭his is absolutely fantastic news. "The University鈥檚 expertise in power systems, power electronics, renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure and our close links with key industry partners means we are well-placed here in 缅北禁地 to take a key role in this important and exciting research project.鈥� Phil Jones, Chief Executive, Northern Powergrid added: "This new storage test bed will build on our Customer-Led Network Revolution project where we are already deploying battery technology to explore the potential to drive down costs and improve network reliability at the same time as helping to reduce carbon emissions. "We are delighted to be part of this project - it fits perfectly with our ambition to make sure that our region plays a leading role in the country鈥檚 journey towards a lower-carbon and more energy efficient future." Funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the investment will underpin key sectors for the UK economy, including automotive, manufacturing, aerospace, energy, and healthcare. Professor David Delpy, EPSRC Chief Executive said: 鈥淭he successful bids will build capability in areas that are vital for the country and where exciting research is already being carried out. Developing new ways to storing energy, creating new materials for manufacturing and other industries, and increasing our understanding of how autonomous systems communicate, learn and work with humans.鈥� published on: 17 July 2013
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