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Sustainable options steer hydrogen-powered vehicle

11 Apr 2025

The NCC has developed a steering wheel that could be one of the most sustainable options of its kind. This effort supports Waste2Race, a project aimed advancing knowledge in hydrogen-powered vehicle technology, led by WMG, University of Warwick in partnership with University of Leeds.
CEAMS secures further funding to advance sustainable materials innovation

08 Apr 2025

NCC is leading technology creation and supply chain development within the Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability (CEAMS), a dynamic collaboration driving growth through sustainable materials innovation.
Novel manufacturing unlocks new "healing" capabilities in advanced materials

07 Apr 2025

The NCC explores a proof-of-concept offering a multi-repair solution that could significantly extend product lifespan and reduce environmental impacts. For the energy industry, the potential impact of application to wind turbine blades could generate substantial environmental and economic benefits for the UK.
Space West Newsletter - March 2025

27 Mar 2025

Welcome to the March 2025 edition of our Space West Newsletter. With each newsletter, we aim to share the most recent discoveries, advancements, and stories from the world of Space in the South West.
Space West welcomes OHB Space’s decision to launch UK subsidiary

19 Mar 2025

Space West is delighted to welcome OHB Space’s decision to establish a new subsidiary in the UK. As one of Europe’s leading space technology groups this expansion is a major boost for the South West and strenghtens the UK’s growing space sector.

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Aerospace Museum in Filton, Bristol
Read more about South Gloucestershire Economic Forum 2025

South Gloucestershire Economic Forum 2025

08 May 2025

We’re delighted to announce that Jo Dally, Chief Business Officer at the National Composites Centre, will be a featured speaker at the South Gloucestershire Economic Forum 2025.
UK Wide
Read more about CySpace CCN Mapping Workshop Series

CySpace CCN Mapping Workshop Series

09 May - 23 Sep 2025

The CySpace Connected Capability Network (CCN) are hosting regional workshops to contribute towards a UK-wide mapping exercise of space domain awareness and cyber security capabilities during the Summer 2025.
Newark Works, 2 Foundry Lane, Bath
Read more about Bath Digital Festival 2025

Bath Digital Festival 2025

13 - 15 May 2025

Join Space West at the Bath Digital Festival 13-15 May where Rebecca Huffee, Space West Cluster Manager, will be sharing insights on growth and innovation in the space sector.