Partnership boosts UK access to most powerful quantum technologies
UK industry and researchers will gain unparalleled access to the world’s most powerful quantum computers. This access is possible through...
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Science, engineering & technology news
Find all of the latest science, technology and engineering news below including all updates from the North East Technology Park (NETPark), success stories for NETPark’s tenant companies and market breakthroughs in new research in areas such as printable electronics, photonics, microelectronics and nanotechnology.
Feb 6
Unlocking the potential of quantum: £45 million investment to drive breakthroughs in brain scanners, navigation systems, and quantum computing
The government is investing a total of £45 million in the UK's quantum sector - as part of its commitment to transforming into a...
Jan 24
Business leaders urged to toughen up cyber attack protections
A draft Code of Practice on cyber security governance published today will help directors and senior leaders shore up their defences from...
Jan 16
Novel MRI technique could help patients with severe depression
A major trial has used MRI neuronavigated Transcranial Magnetic Simulation (TMS) to help patients with severe depression, with symptoms...
Jan 16
Major investment transforms land use to boost UK’s net zero drive
The investment aims to provide guidance to develop policies that will drive the UK land transformation required to achieve net zero. The...
Jan 2
Former UKRI leaders recognised in New Year Honours
Two former UKRI leaders have been recognised for their services to research and innovation in the 2024 New Year Honours. Professor John...
Dec 14, 2023
UKRI Infrastructure Fund supports next-gen gravitational wave detectors
Seven UK universities supported by the UKRI Infrastructure Fund have launched a new consortium to advance gravitational wave research....
Dec 14, 2023
Global vaccine networks tackling infections around the world
The global vaccine networks will continue their vital work for a further two years with funding granted by UKRI, from the International...
Dec 8, 2023
Government publishes £2 billion vision for engineering biology
The government’s £2 billion vision to seize the enormous potential of engineering biology – an exciting field of biology which could...
Dec 7, 2023
Manchester Prize: open for applications
A landmark prize, awarding £1 million every year to the boldest and most cutting-edge solutions that use AI for public good. The...
Dec 4, 2023
UKRI funding set to transform EMBL-EBI bioinformatics capability
UKRI is set to invest more than £80 million in the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), part of the European Molecular Biology...
Nov 30, 2023
New business guidance to boost skills and unlock benefits of AI
New draft guidance will support businesses to upskill their workers with the tools they need for jobs alongside AI. Businesses throughout...
Nov 23, 2023
Changes to data protection laws to unlock post-Brexit opportunity
Common sense changes to the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill will safeguard the public, prevent fraud, and unlock post-Brexit...
Nov 23, 2023
Science, Innovation and Technology backed in Chancellor’s 2023 Autumn Statement
A raft of measures worth hundreds of millions from compute to quantum and life sciences research to pro-innovation regulation were...
Nov 10, 2023
BBSRC injects £12m into pioneering frontier bioscience research
Including funding for three North-East university projects. The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council is set to fund 62...
Nov 7, 2023
ESA and EC to unite on climate action from space
ESA and the European Commission are joining forces to accelerate the use of Earth-observing satellites and the information they provide...
Nov 3, 2023
Prime Minister launches new AI Safety Institute
World's first AI Safety Institute launched in UK, tasked with testing the safety of emerging types of AI. A new global hub based in the...
Oct 30, 2023
New £100 million fund to capitalise on AI’s game-changing potential in life sciences and healthcare
A new mission announced by the Prime Minister will accelerate the use of AI in life sciences to tackle the biggest health challenges of...
Oct 30, 2023
Philanthropic partnership unlocks £32 million for the future of best-in-class UK Biobank
Eric Schmidt and Ken Griffin are being announced as the first members of a new consortium that will shape the future of the best-in-class...
Oct 25, 2023
UK Space Agency and Axiom Space sign agreement on plans for historic human spaceflight mission
Astronauts from the United Kingdom could fly to space on a future Axiom Space mission, thanks to a new agreement signed between the UK...
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