The first new university in Britain for 30 years is due to open its doors in 2017. NMITE (The New Model in Technology & Engineering), is opening to tackle the shortage of engineering, technology and science degrees.

The courses have been designed by business leaders such as Charlie Mayfield, the chairman of John Lewis, the chief executive of GlaxoSmithKline and the corporate development officer from JCB.

Students will be taught the analytical thinking, innovation and leadership skills that employers seek. NMITE will not be able to award its own degrees at first so they will be awarded through their partnership with the University of Bristol and University of Warwick.

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