Green light to extend ILL operations until 2033  – UKRI

ILL operations are governed by protocols signed by the Associate Countries. The sixth ILL Protocol was signed by the governments of the Associate Countries in 2021, extending the original 1967 Intergovernmental Convention for a further 10-year period, from 2024 to 2033. The protocol represents a global investment of about €1 billion. However, operation beyond the end […]

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UK laser creates conditions to form liquid carbon for first time – UKRI

The international research collaboration was led by the University of Rostock and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). They used complementary technologies from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and the European X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) to create and measure liquid carbon. Liquid carbon is a substance that can be found in the interior of […]

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UK’s laser facility achieves first light with £17 million project – UKRI

The first light for project HiLUX was achieved on its Ultra infrared laser system, with the Artemis extreme-ultraviolet laser system expected to switch on later this year. This change boosts the laser’s power by 10 to 100 times, making it possible to create secondary light sources. From low-energy terahertz to high-energy extreme ultraviolet, scientists can […]

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£30 million to grow regional research commercialisation ecosystems – UKRI

Research England is investing £30 million into four ambitious regional projects through its university commercialisation ecosystems initiative. These projects will bring together universities, industry and other partners to deliver a step change in knowledge exchange activity. This includes: building new and strengthening existing collaborations expanding the pipeline of high-quality investible new spin-outs supporting scale up […]

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Higgs Centre for Innovation celebrates £25 million in investment – UKRI

Companies based at the Higgs Centre for Innovation in Edinburgh have secured over £25 million in funding since the business incubation centre opened in 2018, creating over 150 jobs. This achievement highlights Higgs’ role in supporting young businesses and fostering growth and innovation in the space and technology sectors in Scotland. Over the last seven […]

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£5 million project to unravel mysteries of Sun’s atmosphere – UKRI

The Solar Atmospheric Modelling Suite (SAMS) project aims to build a next-generation modelling tool for the solar atmosphere, making a code that can be run on anything from laptops to the latest supercomputers. SAMS is funded through the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) new Large Award scheme, led by the University of Exeter in […]

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UK becomes full partner of LOFAR European radio astronomy network – UKRI

A new era for UK radio astronomy LOFAR is the world’s largest and most sensitive radio telescope operating at low frequencies (10 to 240 megahertz). Unlike single-dish telescopes, LOFAR is a multipurpose sensor network with an innovative computer and network infrastructure that can handle extremely large data volumes. The revolutionary multi-beaming capabilities of the LOFAR […]

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Sweden and the UK join the LOFAR ERIC – UKRI

A new era for UK radio astronomy LOFAR is the world’s largest and most sensitive radio telescope operating at low frequencies (10 to 240 megahertz). Unlike single-dish telescopes, LOFAR is a multipurpose sensor network with an innovative computer and network infrastructure that can handle extremely large data volumes. The revolutionary multi-beaming capabilities of the LOFAR […]

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UK research network to unlock gut, immune and brain health links – UKRI

The research network’s work could potentially lead to new treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression and dementia. A growing body of research suggests the gut, brain and immune system constantly communicate and play a critical role in mood, cognitive function and chronic illness. But scientists don’t yet fully understand how. This network will bring together […]

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Pea breakthrough could transform global farming and sustainability – UKRI

The breakthrough unlocks vital traits to help develop more sustainable, resilient and nutritious pea crops worldwide. In a major international collaboration, scientists have unlocked the genetic secrets of over 700 varieties of peas from around the world. This has created a powerful genomic resource that could supercharge the development of hardier, more sustainable crops. The […]

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