New KEF4 results provide insights in performance improvement – UKRI

That’s the conclusion from the latest results, published today. They also build a stronger picture of knowledge exchange (KE) performance, more year-on-year comparisons and consolidate previous successes. Opportunity to compare results The KEF plays a key role in providing unique and important public information on the rich and diverse ways English universities continue to engage […]

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Work starts on machine to solve one of science’s biggest mysteries – UKRI

UK researchers have begun designing a new device to detect the elusive dark matter particles thought to make up more than 85% of the content of the Universe. A preliminary award of £8 million from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Infrastructure Fund will support a consortium of UK universities, led by Imperial College London. […]

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Executive chair for STFC appointed – UKRI

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle and Science Minister, Lord Patrick Vallance have appointed Professor Michele Dougherty as the new Executive Chair of STFC. Professor Dougherty is a Professor of Space Physics at Imperial College London. She leads unmanned exploratory space missions to Saturn and Jupiter and was the Principal Investigator […]

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First projects from UKRI’s new interdisciplinary scheme announced – UKRI

The projects are designed to stimulate exciting new interdisciplinary research. Treatment for bile duct cancer, degradation of toxic organic pollutants, historical accounts that inform marine ecosystem management, and techniques to protect children’s digital data are among the breakthrough projects being funded. Additionally, the second round of funding is launching today with a further £32.5 million […]

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STFC funds projects to improve understanding of climate change – UKRI

Further information The projects Sensing NO2 emissions to evaluate net zero initiatives (SNEEZI) Project lead: University of Edinburgh Funding amount: £498,916 Avoiding the worst impacts of climate change relies on measuring and reducing emissions of atmospheric greenhouse gases, including nitrogen dioxide (NO2). SNEEZI is a novel instrument designed to measure NO2 at high resolution from […]

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UKRI continues investing in improving research software practices – UKRI

This funding will support the fourth phase of the SSI from 2024 to 2028, enabling it to continue its vital work improving software in research. AHRC leading The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) leads the fourth phase of funding for the SSI, which will focus on: environmental sustainability equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in […]

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National alternative protein innovation centre launches – UKRI

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Innovate UK have invested £15 million in the new National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC). The centre will drive research and innovation, bolstering the alternative proteins sector in the UK. It will turn ideas into reality and strengthen the UK’s position […]

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meet BBSRC’s new Fellows – UKRI

Now entering its 10th year, the BBSRC Fellowship Scheme has become a cornerstone for supporting emerging bioscience leaders, offering early-career researchers a unique opportunity to pursue independent research. From unravelling the genomic secrets of timekeeping in mammals to nitrogen fixation in the human gut, our Fellows will tackle challenges that extend the frontiers of bioscience […]

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New technology will help prevent the sale of adulterated honey – UKRI

New projects funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and led by researchers from Cranfield University have developed new ways to detect sugar syrup adulteration in honey. This paves the way for fast and accurate tests to discover fake products in a market worth many millions of pounds. There is growing consumer demand […]

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