Engineering biology has the potential to solve some of our biggest global challenges, from developing new vaccines and therapies, to plastic-free packaging and sustainable fuels for transport. Two new investments through the UKRI Technology Missions Fund that will help to solve these challenges and drive economic growth in the UK’s engineering biology sector were announced […]
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The awards replace the nine different schemes through which UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) currently supports doctoral training. The schemes build on a rich history of doctoral investments which support discovery-driven research at universities across the UK. The investment of more than £500 million announced today (13 November 2024) will support doctoral students to develop […]
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The UK’s efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 have been significantly boosted thanks to a £14.5 million investment by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and government partners. This latest funding marks phase two of the Transforming Land Use for Net Zero, Nature and People programme (LUNZ). It supports five ambitious research projects that […]
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This includes a new centre that will focus on mitigating the effects of, and finding solutions to, the health impacts of the climate crisis. The other three investments follow on from the work of previous centres. They cover: research into peoples’ lives over many years to improve health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities how digital […]
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One of two proposals shortlisted for NASA’s next $1 billion probe mission, the PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics (PRIMA) is being supported by a UK consortium including RAL Space, the University of Sussex, Imperial College London and Cardiff University. This ambitious mission would use a 1.8-metre telescope optimised for far-infrared imaging and spectroscopy, bridging the […]
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The NQCC is a new national laboratory dedicated to accelerating the development of quantum computing for the UK. It will ensure that the UK remains internationally competitive in a critical and transformative technology set to underpin future economic prosperity and national resilience. There are 12 quantum computers in development at the NQCC’s premises at Harwell, […]
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Norwich Research Park (NRP) and Vengrove have confirmed details of a long-term partnership that will see the construction of new laboratory and office accommodation at the internationally renowned research park. One of five UK research and innovation campuses funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, NRP is one of the largest single-site concentrations […]
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Following nine months of renovations and over £400,000 investment via the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the Higgs Centre for Innovation’s space testing facility is reopening for business. Vibration shaker test facility. Credit: STFC The upgrade is set to further enable the site to support early-stage technology start-ups and space small and medium enterprises […]
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We are asking our communities to tell us what they think about UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in our second annual stakeholder perceptions survey. UKRI Chief Executive Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser says: To achieve our ambition to create an outstanding R&I system for the UK that works for everyone, it is important for us to […]
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The early-stage feasibility projects will use the funding to assess and test new ideas, determining their viability before committing to larger-scale projects. These projects have the potential to enhance the nutritional quality of food and beverage products consumed by the UK population, ultimately supporting health and wellbeing at any point across the life course. Unhealthy […]
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