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UK-Australia expands Indigenous space education programme – UKRI

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This collaboration marks a significant milestone in international space education cooperation and represents the first expansion of the National Indigenous Space Academy (NISA) programme beyond NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Partnership agreement signed The ceremonial signing took place on 2 October 2025 at the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, Australia. Representatives from key institutions witnessed […]

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Successful cycle three projects awarded £8.2 million – UKRI

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Further information Ofgem SIF: cycle three beta, summary of projects approved Round three, challenge three: unlocking energy system flexibility to accelerate electrification of heat Cooldown Cooldown will explore if space cooling can be harnessed for flexibility through trials of space cooling demand response across both commercial and residential archetypes. It aims to better understand customer […]

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Innovative aviation projects cleared for take off – UKRI

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Further information Full list of funded projects Strategic Growth projects Advanced Logistics BVLOS UAV Mission (ALBUM) Partners include: ARC Aerosystems Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership Acroflight Scubatx This project will test a large, uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) in Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. This was a key step towards commercialisation of ARC’s heavy […]

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UKRI publishes 2025 equal pay audit – UKRI

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The audit sits alongside the organisation’s annual gender pay gap reporting and forms part of UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) wider reward and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategies. Equal pay findings The 2025 equal pay audit shows there are no significant differences in pay for equal work across UKRI, as defined by the EHRC […]

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Celebrating 100 years of ocean science and discovery – UKRI

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The legacy of UK marine science began in 1925 when the Royal Research Ship (RRS) Discovery became the first British science ship. Since then, the UK has pioneered research and exploration to improve our understanding of Earth’s oceans. This includes: the migration patterns of whales the effects of climate change how ocean conditions affect our […]

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Gene-edited tomatoes could help tackle vitamin D deficiency – UKRI

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If successful, the ViTaL-D Study would be a step towards using biofortified gene edited tomatoes to address a growing global problem of vitamin D deficiency. The ‘sunshine’ vitamin Vitamin D is essential for helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorus, keeping bones, teeth and muscles strong, and supporting the immune system to fight infections. It […]

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48 projects backed to turn cutting-edge research into businesses – UKRI

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A new £9 million proof of concept programme spans medicine, space science, the environment and artificial intelligence (AI). It will help to harness the potential of world-leading UK research to improve lives. The 48 projects are receiving funding to support and accelerate the development of new or improved technologies, products, processes and services. The aim […]

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UK quantum sensors track Earth’s magnetic pulse – UKRI

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Quantum magnetometers are highly sensitive instruments that can detect variations in the Earth’s magnetic field with extreme precision. These new sensors will provide data to the British Geological Survey (BGS) that will give scientists a more comprehensive understanding of how the magnetic field changes during extreme solar storms. These storms result from solar wind and […]

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New tools aim to improve early diagnosis and ease NHS pressure – UKRI

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Further information Funded projects A Community-based diagnostiC for early airwayS disease (ACCESS) EPSRC investment: £1.21 million Professor Grant Ritchie of the University of Oxford is leading a project to develop a new, easier breathing test to help diagnose asthma and COPD earlier and more accurately. Especially in people from disadvantaged communities, who often face barriers […]

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powering economic growth through smarter knowledge exchange – UKRI

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The Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) is a landmark tool that helps universities and policymakers understand how higher education is driving forwards to achieve economic growth and societal benefit across England. Now in its fifth year, KEF has proven to be a well-designed, resilient and trusted framework. A collaborative approach The framework, designed by Research England, shines […]

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