Bold bet on AI to keep UK at forefront of science and research breakthroughs from healthcare, to better public services
First-ever AI Strategy for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) marks bold plan to make AI deliver for UK’s cutting-edge science and research efforts, supporting breakthroughs from health to clean energy and beyond AI ambitions for UK’s largest public research funder backed by record £1.6 billion, directly targeted at the AI sector between now and the end of the decade From […]
British research expertise to deliver faster cancer diagnosis and cleaner energy
Major new research programmes backed by the government and delivered through UKRI will drive innovation in healthcare, cleaner energy and advanced manufacturing. Pioneering medical imaging centres across the UK will help doctors detect diseases earlier and speed up treatment for patients. Tidal energy testing expanded in Orkney – cementing Scotland’s place as a clean energy superpower and unlocking greener […]
Healthcare innovator appointed to Health Data Research Service
· Dr Melanie Ivarsson appointed as CEO of the HDRS to accelerate medical breakthroughs · Service will slash red tape to improve access to health data for approved researchers · HDRS could set the UK on a path to cure diseases like cancer, dementia and arthritis quicker An industry innovator has been appointed to lead […]
Visionary leader appointed for Health Data Research Service
Baroness Nicola Blackwood appointed as Chair of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS) to accelerate medical breakthroughs Red tape slashed as service streamlines NHS data access for approved researchers HDRS will draw on the individual strengths of all four nations across the UK Patients across the UK will benefit from lifesaving treatments faster, thanks to […]
Children with SEND to benefit from earlier intervention as government backs research into tools to identify special educational needs sooner
Researchers, charities, and educators will test ways to use data to identify children’s needs early, enabling evidence-based interventions in classrooms and at home to be put in place sooner Range of projects backed by government will support children and young people to meet their potential within the education system Part of government’s £500 million R&D […]