About GRACE

The University of Nottingham has joined forces with the East Midlands Development Agency (emda) to create a new world-class centre of excellence in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) with a total investment of £9.2m. The Nottingham Geospatial Building (NGB), the home of GRACE opened its doors on the 21st of October 2009, and was officially launched by the Right Honourable MP David Lammy on the 25th March 2010 (see the video from YouTube below).

GRACE capitalises on existing world-leading research and training at the University of Nottingham. It combines the global-renown of cutting edge research and high calibre teaching in the Institute of Engineering Surveying and Space Geodesy (IESSG) and the Centre for Geospatial Science (CGS) to provide research, training and other support for industry, with a focus on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups.

The mission of GRACE is to secure international leadership in research, training and industrial applications development of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) within the East Midlands built from a core of existing:

  • World leading University research & training capability
  • Innovative SME industry base
  • Close collaborative links with industry
  • Extensive user base potential

 

The aims and objectives of GRACE are to:

  • Secure the East Midlands region’s internationally leading reputation for excellence in GNSS
  • Support the commercial exploitation of academic GNSS research and encourage the development of innovative products and services in the East Midlands
  • Embed GNSS systems and applications expertise within the regional economy and develop indigenous businesses throughout all parts of the value chain
  • Create new employment opportunities including jobs that will encourage graduate retention in the region
  • Deliver continuous professional development courses and support for industry personnel
  • Facilitate international collaborations and support inward investment
  • Support efforts to attract GNSS assets, facilities and services to the region

 

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