UK scientists rule out fourth neutrino in search for new physics – UKRI

UK scientists have played a key role in solving a neutrino mystery that has challenged researchers for decades. Scientists, including researchers from several UK universities, working on the MicroBooNE experiment have found no evidence of a long-suspected fourth type of neutrino, known as the ‘sterile neutrino’. The experiment was carried out at the US Department […]

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Hartree Centre and Quantum Dice set to bringing quantum tech to industry – UKRI

Together, they are combining the Hartree Centre’s expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing with Quantum Dice’s cutting-edge quantum random number generator (QRNG) and probabilistic computing technologies. QRNG technology uses the unpredictability of quantum physics to produce true randomness, which is set to become an increasingly important factor in critical decision making for industry. […]

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Satellite launch to test ‘unhackable’ quantum communications tech – UKRI

While quantum computing promises breakthroughs in many areas, from medicine to finance, it also threatens to crack the encryption that currently protects everything from online banking to national security. Backed by £7 million of UK government funding, the new SpeQtre satellite will test quantum communication technologies from space that are so secure that any attempt […]

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Resistant to fever, bird flu viruses are a threat to humans – UKRI

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, one of the body’s ways of stopping viruses in their tracks. This is according to new research led by the University of Cambridge and the University of Glasgow and funded primarily by the Medical Research […]

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Survey opens on UK animal research facilities and resources – UKRI

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) have launched a UK-wide survey to gather insights from the animal research community. This forms part of a major fact-finding initiative focused on the nation’s animal research facilities and resources. A panel of experts from across the field is leading this […]

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Secretary of State Liz Kendall attends UKRI-hosted growth summit – UKRI

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) hosted the Innovation for Growth summit at the Science Museum today, bringing together 330 leading researchers, innovators, and business leaders from across the UK and beyond. The event included speeches by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Secretary of State, Liz Kendall and UKRI Chief Executive Professor Sir Ian […]

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Science Minister Liz Kendall attends UKRI-hosted growth summit – UKRI

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) hosted the Innovation for Growth summit at the Science Museum today, bringing together 330 leading researchers, innovators, and business leaders from across the UK and beyond. The event included speeches by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Secretary of State, Liz Kendall and UKRI Chief Executive Professor Sir Ian […]

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MRC fellowships to attract global research talent – UKRI

We’re funding up to an additional £8.5 million to expand our ‘early independence’ Career Development Award (CDA) and Clinical Scientist Fellowship (CSF) schemes. This will make it easier for international researchers to build independent careers in the UK. MRC fellowships Fellows are central to the UK’s research ecosystem; they bring fresh ideas and drive curiosity-led […]

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Children with SEN to benefit from earlier intervention – UKRI

Research into developing smarter data tools to help identify children with SEN sooner could help ensure earlier intervention and support for pupils. Science Minister Lord Vallance today announces the SEN Identification and Support Research and Innovation Challenge. This is the fourth to be announced under the £500 million Research and Development (R&D) Missions Accelerator Programme […]

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£54 million for medicines manufacturing growth and sustainability – UKRI

Through Innovate UK’s Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Programme (SMMIP), eight Grand Challenge projects will develop and demonstrate novel technologies for greener, more efficient medicines manufacturing. They will scale innovations to strengthen the UK’s medicines manufacturing sector and attract investment, supporting national goals to lead in life sciences and advanced manufacturing, outlined in the UK’s Modern […]

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