Supporting UK business contributions to UK space industry

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OU researchers, led by OU Professor of Electro-Optics, Andrew Holland are part of a consortium of UK universities and organisations to be awarded almost £5 million to support small businesses in enhancing innovation in the UK space industry. The grant of £4.8 million from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) will provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with unprecedented access to university expertise and facilities.

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OU senior lecturer presents at UK delegation

Dr Alessandra Marino has joined the United Kingdom delegation to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, contributing to international discussions on the governance and sustainability of outer space activities.

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