Institute of Technology

Bringing a sector leading Institute of Technology (IoT) to Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

We are proud to be the lead institution, backed by training providers, Keele University, Burton & South Derbyshire College and Axia Solutions, alongside key employer partners; Dell, Hitachi, Moog, Siemens and St Modwen Logistics, the £22.5M Institute of Technology (IoT) development will bring together industry, education and research to jointly design and develop education and training opportunities aligned to the skills needed by employers, the local, regional and national economy and Government priorities for technical education.

Utilising a hub and spoke approach, the IoT will serve the communities of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent from a number of key locations and will see employers and academia working collaboratively to widen participation in targeted STEM areas, with a focus on manufacturing and engineering across a wide range of specialisms, including the built environment, health sciences, sustainability and digital technology/innovation.

What is the SoTSIoT?

The SoTSIoT is a collaborative partnership between Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) alongside education providers Keele University, Burton & South Derbyshire College, Stoke-on-Trent College, South Staffordshire College and training provider Axia Solutions.

The SoTSIoT core employer partners helping to shape curriculum delivery include; DELL, Hitachi, MOOG, Indurent and Siemens.

Benefits of the SoTSIoT for students can include:

Programmes designed and delivered in partnership with employers.
Opportunities to develop the specialist skills local employers need.
Learning from industry experienced tutors with extensive knowledge of their sector.
Use of specialist industry standard facilities.