Vision: England's Northwest will be renowned as an area of world-class scientific achievement, creating a magnet for talent and science investment, a powerful driver for innovation and enterprise, and an effective force for delivering benefits to health, the environment and society.

The region is rich in science, technology and talent. Its companies, universities, colleges and research institutions are home to people who are using science to create new businesses, develop better products and services, improve the environment, protect health and enhance quality of life.

The Northwest Science Council sets priorities and provides strategic guidance to the region to enable the Vision to be achieved.

This site provides a gateway to the rich array of resources available in the region. It contains the latest news from science companies and academia across the region, information on regional strengths, guidance on support mechanisms available and links many valuable resources. Reports and publications are also available.

QUICK LINKS

The DWA in connection with the Photonics and Plastic Electronics Knowledge  will be hosting a conference to address the issues around: 'Enabling The Next Generation of Plastic Electronics'.  For more information click here.

Manchester Science Festival 2009: From 24th October - 1st November, explore, discover and enjoy over 150 science events taking place at venues across Greater Manchester.

Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851: Major awards for engineers or scientists in industry.  For further information click here.

The Technology Strategy Board announced a range of new competitions at its conference on 13th October 2009.  For more information click here.

Translational Medicine: PIPMG Autumn Meeting, Alderley Park, Astra Zeneca, 24-25th November 2009. For more information please download the 'Translational Medicine workshop' pdf shown on the right hand side of the screen.

Intensive 2-day workshop in NMR, Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, 14th and 15th January 2010. For more information click here. 

Intellectual Property Office free booklet: "How Licensing Intellectual Property Can Help Your Business"

Visit our Strategy page to read more about the new Northwest Science Strategy 2007 - 2010

Watch the Northwest Science video (6.2mb) to see what the region offers.