Morgan Sindall Construction Brings Skills Boost to Salford with Knowledge Quad
Morgan Sindall Construction has launched its second Knowledge Quad as part of its work on the University of Salford’s new Science, Engineering and Environment Building (SEE Building).
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The Knowledge Quad is a multi-purpose training and learning facility located within a live Morgan Sindall Construction site. It delivers value by undertaking activity focusing on the four key areas of skills, education, employment and discovery.
The Knowledge Quad also creates a vital link between industry and education, ensuring that curriculums align with employer requirements and that students, trainees and apprentices at all levels are provided with the relevant knowledge and skills to help them succeed.
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The Universityâs North of England Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC) has been awarded £3.6 million Research England Development (RED) funding from Research England,
part of UK Research and Innovation, in a bid to accelerate innovation and research in the fast-moving world of robotics.
The construction of the new centre was announced last year and is part of the £2.5 billion Crescent Masterplan that has the ambition to regenerate Salford, the wider city region as part of a 20-year agreement.
Dr Georgina Harris, Director of Engineering at The University of Salford said: âWe are delighted to have been awarded this Research England Development funding reaffirming our reputation for knowledge and expertise in robotics and automation. The award will support us with the recruitment of robotics specialists, invest in specialist facilities for the centre and enable us to play a pivotal role in the technology transfer from innovative research to industrial d
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The University of Salford s North of England Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC) has received £3.6 million from the Research England Development (RED) fund.
The funding comes from Research England, part of UKRI, and is intended to accelerate innovation and research in the world of robotics. Construction on the innovation centre began at the beginning of 2021 and it forms part of the £2.5 billion Crescent Masterplan involving the regeneration of Salford.
Dr Georgina Harris, Director of Engineering at The University of Salford said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this Research England Development funding reaffirming our reputation for knowledge and expertise in robotics and automation.
Morgan Sindall Construction Brings Knowledge Quad to Salford Following Award for Liverpool Facility
The Knowledge Quad, Morgan Sindall Construction’s multi-purpose learning space that is driven by innovation, people development and social value, has been honoured with the Value award at the 2020 North West Regional Construction Awards (NWRCA).
Located within Liverpool City Council’s flagship £1 billion Paddington Village development in Knowledge Quarter Liverpool, for which Morgan Sindall Construction is delivering numerous projects such as The Spine - the new £35 million northern base for the Royal College of Physicians - the Knowledge Quad uses construction to inspire local people. It instils Liverpool City Council’s vision of inclusive growth into the wider development via its pillars of Skills, Education, Employment and Discovery.