UKRI continues investing in improving research software practices – UKRI

This funding will support the fourth phase of the SSI from 2024 to 2028, enabling it to continue its vital work improving software in research. AHRC leading The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) leads the fourth phase of funding for the SSI, which will focus on: environmental sustainability equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in […]

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National alternative protein innovation centre launches – UKRI

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Innovate UK have invested £15 million in the new National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC). The centre will drive research and innovation, bolstering the alternative proteins sector in the UK. It will turn ideas into reality and strengthen the UK’s position […]

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meet BBSRC’s new Fellows – UKRI

Now entering its 10th year, the BBSRC Fellowship Scheme has become a cornerstone for supporting emerging bioscience leaders, offering early-career researchers a unique opportunity to pursue independent research. From unravelling the genomic secrets of timekeeping in mammals to nitrogen fixation in the human gut, our Fellows will tackle challenges that extend the frontiers of bioscience […]

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New technology will help prevent the sale of adulterated honey – UKRI

New projects funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and led by researchers from Cranfield University have developed new ways to detect sugar syrup adulteration in honey. This paves the way for fast and accurate tests to discover fake products in a market worth many millions of pounds. There is growing consumer demand […]

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