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Further information The projects Stability of the South African power grid: a data-driven statistical physics-based approach Queen Mary University of London International Stellenbosch University University of the Free State South Africa’s reliance on coal-fired power leaves millions without reliable electricity, with frequent load shedding disrupting society and the economy. This project uses advanced modelling and […]

The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) ISIS Neutron and Muon Source (ISIS) and the National Research Council of Italy, or Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), have a long-standing and successful partnership. In 2024, the two organisations celebrated 40 years of collaboration through events at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the UK and in Rome. […]

Using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), the team, which includes UK scientists, has uncovered the largest ever collection of dwarf galaxies hosting active black holes. The study also identified a record number of potential intermediate-mass black holes, remnants of the first black holes formed in the early Universe. UK contributions Mounted in a telescope […]

Backed by a £250,000 Knowledge Asset Grant from the UK Government Office of Technology Transfer, the project will further develop the Zero Power Tunable Optics (ZEPTO) magnet. It marks an exciting step towards more sustainable particle accelerator technologies and could transform how these powerful machines are designed and built in the future. Impact on sustainable […]

The teams were from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Natural History Museum and Agilent Technologies. The study was published in ACS Publications on 21 February 2025. The role of historical specimens and artefacts cannot be overstated. They serve as tangible links to our ancestors, offering a wealth of knowledge and insights into our […]

From supporting the NHS to mapping accessible routes for people with disabilities, these pioneering companies are set to discover how 5G can transform industries and deliver real societal benefits. Funded by a £2.2 million investment from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the 5G Ecosystem brings investment into the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Daresbury […]

IoT Horizon, is celebrating its successful acquisition that will allow it to strengthen its mission to create safer, healthier and more energy efficient buildings. Acquired by Sustainable Investments Ltd, and now rebranded as Sustainable Smart Technologies (SST), this is a significant milestone for the business as it aims to create smarter buildings through advanced digital […]

Purpose of the evaluations UK Research and Innovation has a responsibility to maximise value and outcomes from public money. The publication of three independent evaluations commissioned by Research England provides an in-depth evidence base to assess the effectiveness of past knowledge exchange (KE) funding and to inform future policy decisions. Two of these evaluations focus […]