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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.
Major investment to support the next generation of researchers
Thousands of doctoral students will be supported by UK Research and Innovation via two new schemes called doctoral landscape awards and...
Nov 14, 2024
Over 4,700 newly funded post-graduate places in UK universities to create new generation of engineers and scientists
Thousands of postgraduate students will study cutting-edge science at universities across the UK as part of a £500 million skills drive...
Nov 13, 2024
Barometer launched to measure health and life sciences sector
Square One Law, in partnership with the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), has launched a comprehensive survey to gain critical insight...
Nov 13, 2024
UKRI invests £5.8m to drive growth in engineering biology sector
Funds allocated to seed corn and proof of concept initiatives through the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Technology Missions Fund....
Nov 12, 2024
Cybersecurity network to make the UK safer and more resilient
A new network aims to strengthen cybersecurity, realise the benefits of emerging technologies and better prepare society against future...
Nov 11, 2024
How cyber insurance can support your business
Cyber insurance cover offers vital protection against a critical business risk. Below, we explain what it is, and how it can be used to...
Nov 8, 2024
The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF)
The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) is a capital grants fund which aims to build resilience for future health...
Nov 7, 2024
UK to chair global Earth observation group with bold ambitions for data uptake
UK Space Agency Chief Executive Dr Paul Bate has assumed the Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), the...
Oct 31, 2024
UKSPA 40th Anniversary Conference: Science Parks – Looking to the Future
The rise of innovation districts and the opportunity for a major funding injection from the UK’s pension funds will both play a major...
Oct 30, 2024
New national quantum laboratory to open up access to quantum computing, unleashing a revolution in AI, energy, healthcare and more
A new national quantum facility, that will house 12 quantum computers, was officially opened by Science Minister Lord Vallance last week....
Oct 29, 2024
What Are The Benefits Of Digital Pathology?
Digital pathology is used within pathology, computer science and image analysis and is transforming how pathologists diagnose and...
Oct 25, 2024
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...
Jul 11, 2024
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...
Feb 6, 2024
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 24, 2024
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, 2024
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 16, 2024
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...
Jan 2, 2024
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 14, 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 8, 2023
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