Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria
Journalists from Ghana and Nigeria are now better equipped to communicate life‑changing science to millions of people after completing specialist training at one of the world’s leading research universities. The programme was funded by the UK government through the Science Granting Councils Initiative, as part of its Science, Technology and Innovation strategies with Ghana and […]
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 […]
Strengthening cross-government working for animals in science
The Animals in Science Committee (ASC) has today unveiled their new Ways of Working and Working Protocol, set to supersede its existing Code of Practice and Working Protocol. This follows the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s (DSIT) publication of Replacing animals in science: a strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative […]
Social science for national resilience – Case study
Events like floods, power outages or disease outbreaks can impact everyone, but some people are more likely to suffer serious impacts because of emergencies than others. The Covid Inquiry highlighted that during the pandemic, these differences were not always fully considered. Planning often focuses on people already known to be vulnerable, for example due to age, disability, reliance on medical equipment or illness. These people might already be on lists for support, such as a Priority Service Register for energy […]
Dr Thanuja Galhena – from materials science to UK policy impact – Case study
Making the transition into the Civil Service After a distinguished career in academia and industry, including roles as a senior scientist at a UK graphene manufacturing company and a postdoctoral research associate at the Cambridge Graphene Centre, Thanuja joined the Civil Service. She describes the move as serendipitous: “I wasn’t actively seeking a Civil Service […]
Science supporting cleaner waste incineration – Case study
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is a major climate policy, which helps cut down on pollution. The scheme sets a limit on how much greenhouse gas different industries can release into the air and puts a price on these emissions. As part of the UK’s journey to Net Zero, the government has expanded the […]
Prime Minister seeks a new social and behavioural scientist to join the Council for Science and Technology
The Council for Science and Technology (CST), which serves as the government’s highest-level advisory council on science and technology, is seeking a new member with social and behavioural science expertise. Source link
Celebrating excellent science advice at the heart of decision making
The Government Office for Science is highlighting the contribution of science to policymaking with a multimedia showcase. Source link
AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors
New partnership with Google DeepMind will help deliver new science breakthroughs, cleaner energy, and smarter public services – turning cutting-edge AI into real benefits for people Company’s first automated research lab in UK set for next year will accelerate scientific breakthroughs in the UK and put British innovators at the heart of tech development Expanded partnership with the UK’s […]
UK and Germany deepen science and tech ties with £14 million to unlock quantum’s vast potential
Investments in quantum technologies will help develop powerful computers, sensors and navigation systems – in a sector that could be worth £11 billion by 2045 Announcements today include £6 million joint funding for quantum research, £8 million backing for research and tech firm Fraunhofer’s Glasgow site, and agreement for leading institutes to collaborate on quantum standards Announcements round off German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s State visit to the UK, which showcased how UK and Germany’s […]