A NEW academy designed to encourage more physics graduates into technical careers will be formally launched at the University of York this week.
The White Rose Industrial Physics Academy (WRIPA), a new collaboration between the Universities of York and Sheffield and technical industry partners, has been awarded £2m funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). It aims to improve the industry-relevant skills of physics graduates.
The Academy is setting up industry-led undergraduate projects, enhancing the industry focus of the taught curriculum and organising joint workshops and recruitment events.
Along with contributions from the two Yorkshire universities and their industrial partners, total investment in the project, including the new HEFCE Catalyst award, amounts to £5m.
The launch event takes place tomorrow in the Ron Cooke Hub at the University of York.
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