The £42.8 million Generation New Era birth cohort study will create a comprehensive picture of early childhood in all four nations of the UK. The study is funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Infrastructure Fund and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). It is the first new UK-wide longitudinal birth cohort study […]
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This collaboration is led by the University of Michigan and Queen’s University Belfast. The research addresses a key challenge in developing compact alternatives to kilometre-long particle accelerators. Addressing scale challenges in scientific infrastructure Current X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs), which produce laser-like X-rays for imaging at the viral scale, require facilities stretching for kilometres. These installations […]
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Innovate UK is investing over £3.6 million in business-led projects developing therapeutic extended reality (XR) solutions to provide mental health care services. The funded projects are part of a targeted investment to unlock the transformative power of XR technologies, including: creative virtual reality (VR) augmented reality mixed reality haptics immersive software and audio These technologies […]
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A decade after the historic first detection of gravitational waves, UK scientists are reflecting on their vital contributions to one of the most significant discoveries in modern physics. They are also looking ahead to the next chapter of cosmic exploration. The LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) collaboration announced the detection of GW250114, a ripple in spacetime that offers […]
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Thirty-one new technology awards will equip scientists with the infrastructure they need to answer some of the most pressing challenges in biology and beyond. These include imaging tools that reveal how cells behave in real time, to a mobile platform that tracks carbon movement on farms. The awards are funded by the Biotechnology and Biological […]
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The pilot exercise, taking place in academic year 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026, is the first step to increase transparency and understanding of the value this funding delivers across the sector. Evidence isn’t available on how funding allocations are used Quality-related research funding and other types of strategic institutional research funding distributed by […]
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Researchers from the POLARIS group and The University of Sheffield’s Insigneo Institute have combined their pioneering magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) lung-scanning technology with new MRI and artificial intelligence (AI) technology developed by GE HealthCare. The project is supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Medical Research Council through the EPSRC Prosperity […]
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Research England welcomes the pause in the development of Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 for a short period to take stock and ensure alignment with the UK government’s priorities and vision for higher education. REF response Research England will work closely with colleagues in the devolved funding bodies and engage further with the sector to finalise […]
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Research England has committed to support the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) in its delivery of their 2025 to 2029 ‘forward plan’. This new round of funding reflects continued commitment to strengthening collaboration across the research and innovation system. Supporting growth through collaboration Stronger collaboration between universities and businesses is central to realising […]
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The findings challenge decades of scientific assumptions and provide new insights into fundamental biological processes. Scientists have discovered that carbon monoxide (CO) separates from haemoglobin through at least two distinct steps, overturning the long-held belief that this process occurs in a single event. Haemoglobin discovery challenges assumptions The research, published in Nature Communications, represents the […]
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