Five new studies funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) will investigate neurodegenerative diseases that give rise to dementia. The studies will help identify new ways to treat or slow down the diseases before symptoms worsen. Working together to drive medical research Science Minister Lord Vallance said: These studies are a great example of what […]
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Now in its third year, the report highlights trends and analysis from a survey of over 2,000 firms of all sizes and sectors across the UK. Firms were asked questions about their financial performance, appetite to investment, barriers they are facing, and plans for the year ahead. The report’s findings provide a powerful evidence base […]
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The Lux-Zeplin (LZ) experiment has pushed the hunt for dark matter to new limits. It is testing one of the leading ideas about dark matter: that it might be made of particles known as WIMPs (weakly interacting massive particles). Newly published results show that LZ has convincingly detected extremely rare interactions from neutrinos streaming from […]
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The innovative Ammonia Synthesis Platform using Intermittent Renewable Energy (ASPIRE) plant offers a solution to the significant challenge of energy wastage. About one-tenth of all wind generation in Great Britain in 2024 was produced but not used. Innovative approach to renewable energy storage The ASPIRE plant represents a major advancement in the UK’s green energy […]
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UKRI has announced major investment in two flagship doctoral training initiatives designed to strengthen the UK’s talent pipeline in: bioscience biotechnology artificial intelligence (AI) data science engineering biology £40 million, over 320 studentships Together, the Industrial Doctoral Landscape Awards (IDLAs) and Doctoral Focal Awards (DFAs) represent more than £40 million of investment, supporting over 320 […]
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The refreshed framework sets out UKRI’s ambitions to further reduce its environmental impact while supporting world-class research and innovation. It builds on UKRI’s first strategy, launched in 2020, which led to a 33% reduction in overall emissions. Our key commitments Aligning with the UK government’s net zero target of 2050, with an interim goal of […]
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After more than a decade of innovation and collaboration, MOONS (Multi-Object Optical and Near-infrared Spectrograph) departed the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) in Edinburgh. This marks the start of a 7,000 mile journey to the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Paranal site in Chile. Major international milestone Built by an international consortium led by the […]
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Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)’s first DeepTech Catalyst Demo Day in London spotlighted some of the UK’s most promising early-stage deep-tech companies. With more than 30 investors in attendance, the event showcased start-ups developing technologies that could support the UK’s competitiveness in areas such as: quantum artificial intelligence (AI) engineering biology space health Through targeted pitches […]
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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is celebrating the winners of the Knowledge Exchange (KE) Awards 2025. The winners were announced at the Knowledge Exchange UK professional body ceremony that recognises exceptional achievements in knowledge exchange, innovation and collaboration across the UK. UKRI is the overarching supporter of the KE Awards. We work with partners nationwide to turn […]
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Deep Planet and Space DOTS have been selected as the first cohort of the newly established European Space Agency (ESA) Phi-Lab UK. They received nearly £380,000 (€450,000) in seed funding for projects that use AI to address sustainable agriculture and space environmental challenges. The announcement was made on 4 December 2025, at the Appleton Space […]
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