Student Enterprise
Our new digital accelerator facility, IQuBit, has engaged with over 177 students and graduates in
events for digital entrepreneurs. Four digital student enterprises have been assisted, two of
which have graduated and have successfully secured seed funding for their further development.
Recognition and Reputation
To be very well-regarded and to develop and strengthen
an exceptional brand image amongst the University's
academic community, the international technology transfer
associations and the national press for the high quality
policy, management, practice and commercialisation of IP
and which recognition is commensurate with the
University's standing in research, teaching and learning.
Since 2004:
Over
45
awards or
shortlisted
placings
> Over 45 awards or shortlisted placings have been won
by spin-out companies/UMIP technology projects.
Responsible Business
UMIC understands the challenges posed by the
threat of climate change and is committed to
making changes to the way we operate to ensure
our carbon footprint is reduced.
Since 2004:
> Over £500K investment in new energy
efficiencies to reduce electricity consumption
and provide more efficient cooling
> Continued improvement in Carbon
Reduction Committee (CRC) league table.
Increase in standing of over 50% over last year.
Over
50%
in
improvement
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CRC league ta
