The ¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú’s expertise in advanced marine technologies will be critical to a major investment programme set to transform ¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú and its economy.
The UK Government has announced the city is to receive a share of £250 million through its UK Defence Growth Deals scheme.
Building on the city’s recent designation as the National Centre for Marine Autonomy, the ¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú Defence Growth Deal will be used to forge long-term partnerships between government, business and research institutions in the city and to harness local expertise and resources in support of the UK Armed Forces.
A significant part of that will see the University driving innovation through a new Advanced Marine Technology Hub, uniting and expanding the city’s expertise in dual-use capabilities, marine science, and critical national infrastructure support.
Its aim will be to reaffirm ¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú’s place as a centre of excellence and rapidly grow the UK’s marine autonomy capability, supply chain expertise and export capabilities across a range of sectors.
That will enhance the University’s world-leading expertise in autonomous marine systems, maritime cyber security, offshore renewable energy and environmental intelligence, as well as reaffirming its long-standing partnerships with – and commitment to – the city’s defence and security sectors.
The ¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú Defence Growth Deal will also strengthen local skills initiatives with a particular focus on STEM outreach, and in fields including electrical engineering, renewable energy systems, nuclear operations, and autonomy.
Professor Richard Davies
