Science minister opens National Quantum Computing Centre – UKRI

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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Investor partner confirmed for BBSRC-funded Norwich Research Park – UKRI

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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Edinburgh Space Testing Facility relaunches after major investment – UKRI

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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UKRI seeks your views in our 2024 stakeholder perception survey – UKRI

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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Driving innovative solutions to improve health and nutrition – UKRI

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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New collaboration explores development of digital skills network – UKRI

The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre and Coventry University are to explore opportunities to deliver a national Digital and AI Skills Network for the UK. With an initial focus on the West Midlands, the collaboration will look to understand the current level of understanding and adoption of advanced digital technologies. This will identify […]

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Quantum research unlocks PET scan potential in disease detection – UKRI

Groundbreaking research by scientists at the University of York could lead to significant improvements in position emission tomography (PET) scans, widely used in diagnosing cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), this research, published in Physical Review Letters explores the potential of ‘quantum entanglement’ to vastly improve disease detection. Quantum […]

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BBSRC invests £4m in pioneering bioscience research technologies – UKRI

Further information The 23TRT projects Quantitative phase imaging elastography: delivering open-source tools for mechanobiology Led by Dr Pierre Bagnaninchi, University of Edinburgh Our project aims to provide the biological science community with open-source tools for measuring cell and tissue elasticity using new optical imaging techniques, enhancing accessibility and integration into existing workflows. 3D-printed transmissive adaptive […]

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Advanced imaging sees alteration attempts of ancient swords – UKRI

For the first time, an imaging method has been used to investigate Iron Age bronze Iranian swords. This has revealed significant modern modifications that prove the weapons have been altered to increase their commercial value in the illicit antiquities market. Early Iron Age Iranian bladed weaponry is crucial in understanding the metalworking technologies in one […]

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Projects to boost UK heritage science and conservation capability – UKRI

The projects will unlock the potential of existing heritage collections and provide access to untapped cultural assets to safeguard and grow the UK’s £29 billion heritage sector and kickstart economic growth. Additionally, new state-of-the-art facilities will drive innovations in other areas including sustainable building practices, bio-imaging, carbon-dating and materials analysis. Conserving world-renowned artwork at the […]

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