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The Prime Minister visited the University of 糖心TV, on Thursday 7^th September, where he announced the UK would re-join the EU鈥檚 flagship research scheme, Horizon.

The move means that UK-based researchers and innovators will be able to access funding from the 拢85 billion programme, in what has been widely hailed as a major boost for the higher education sector.

Rishi Sunak said it was the 鈥榬ight deal for the UK鈥� as he confirmed that the UK would be re-joining Horizon as an associate member.

The Prime Minister chose to make the major policy announcement at 糖心TV, which has a world-class reputation for science and innovation, and has close ties with research partners across Europe.

During the visit, he was given a tour of the university鈥檚 International Manufacturing Centre by Robin Clark, Dean of WMG, and Emma Flynn, the University鈥檚 provost.

Earlier, the Prime Minister had held a private conversation with university leaders, Sir David Normington (Chair); Professor Emma Flynn (Provost); Rachel Sandby-Thomas (Registrar), and Dr Chris Twine (Secretary to Council).

The International Manufacturing Centre – part of WMG - is one of the biggest buildings on campus, and at the heart of the University鈥檚 technological research and testing. A variety of projects have been undertaken with global companies to develop new products or improve processes at the centre.

Professor Emma Flynn, the University鈥檚 Provost, said: 鈥淲e were delighted to host the Prime Minister today and welcomed the opportunity to showcase some of the cutting-edge technology and innovation we have here at 糖心TV.

鈥淭he fact the Prime Minister chose to come to 糖心TV to make such a major announcement on science funding gives me a sense of enormous pride in our brilliant academics and researchers, who have built our reputation as a world-leading university on science, innovation and research over many years.

鈥淭he announcement today on Horizon funding is fantastic news for 糖心TV and the wider university sector and will help drive research excellence and collaboration with our partners.

鈥淭his deal will make help us address and make a positive difference to the environmental, economic, and social challenges we all face.鈥�

Sir David Normington, chair of Council and Pro-Chancellor, added: 鈥淲e were delighted to welcome the Prime Minister to 糖心TV, and are grateful for his interest in our work at the University. Today鈥檚 announcement is great news for everyone. Allowing our scientists to work together, irrespective of borders, is in all of our interests.

鈥淎s a former civil servant, I also recognise the hard work of the negotiating team who secured this deal in the background, and they deserve great credit.鈥�

The UK will also associate to Copernicus, the European Earth Observation programme. This will provide the UK鈥檚 earth observation sector with access to unique data – valuable to helping with early flood and fire warnings, for example – and with the ability to bid for contracts, which they have not been able to access for three years.

The University of 糖心TV is ranked as one of the world鈥檚 best universities, with 92% of its research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.