If you’re looking to get inspired and learn more about how endeavours at the interface of research and entrepreneurship are accelerating innovation near you, don’t miss your chance to connect with like-minded people over a canapé or two at any of these events happening in the North West this autumn. It's never too late (or too chilly out) to keep up with how local leaders are doing their bit to change the world - and even network your way into getting involved. And don't forg

NBI Manchester is looking for the next group of exceptional leaders that will take on the challenge of enriching the culture of entrepreneurship in the North West. By getting involved, students gain wider experience in leadership and project management, collaborate with like-minded peers and have an impact on the academic community. As a member of the NBI Executive Committee, you will bring young researchers and local biotech professionals together to realise the next big bre

How much can social media or mobile health apps contribute towards a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery? NBI Events Lead, Fatima Chunara, has recently highlighted the delayed, but recently increasing impact of the digital revolution on the NHS and healthcare access in general. Read her contribution to the Brain Bank North West HERE. To delve further into what the future of digital health will look like, NBI is hosting a panel discussion with a fantastic line-up of speakers

We are now welcoming applicants to NBI's Northern Biotech Consulting Case Competition. The nature of this competition hopes to bring together students and professionals from a range of multidisciplinary backgrounds to focus on consulting and biotechnology. Acting as consulting firms, teams will present a recommendation to our expert judges on which start-up a large biotech company should acquire to increase its portfolio. Teams will be presented with profiles of several

It’s no secret that postgraduate students are currently faced with the reality of an academic job market that is becoming progressively saturated with more graduates than even fixed-term (let alone permanent) opportunities. However, a lab-based profession is not the only career path that scientists can thrive in. As a result, postdoctoral scientists are increasingly eager to find professional growth coupled with societal impact outside of academia. By carrying out their own p

To keep you engaged in the local entrepreneurship community, the Manchester Enterprise Centre has rounded up the latest list of this year's events happening at the University of Manchester. These events are open to students and alumni of all disciplines and academic backgrounds, and they're FREE of charge so get involved today! Ideas Factory This is the MEC's series of lunchtime guest entrepreneur events for all students across the University with an interest in enterprise a

Looking for inspiration on how to start your own business venture? Wondering what it’s like to make the transition from research to start-up? Want to learn more about the commercialisation of science?​ If so, NBI is hosting a guest speaker panel event called “Confessions of An Entrepreneur” which will be a great opportunity to hear from three company founders about their journey from academia into the world of start-ups and spin-outs. This event is focused on exposing the hig