https://www.ukri.org UK Research and Innovation Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:40:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-ukri-site-icon-32x32.png https://www.ukri.org 32 32 https://www.ukri.org/news/68-new-future-leaders-fellows-awarded-104-million-in-the-eighth-round/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:29:15 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145782 Sixty-eight of the most promising research leaders will be funded £104 million to lead research into global issues and commercialise their innovations in the UK.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/turning-off-inflammatory-protein-extends-healthy-lifespan-in-mice/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:00:26 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145734 Scientists have discovered that ‘turning off’ a protein called IL-11 can significantly increase the healthy lifespan of mice by almost 25%.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/sustainable-foundation-industries-a-step-closer-with-18m-funding/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:48:17 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145693 Funding from the Transforming Foundation Industries (TFI) challenge helps to support the sustainable transformation of the UK’s foundation industries.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/9-7-million-to-tackle-regional-disparities-across-the-uk/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:00:55 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145516 The funding will go to 17 projects aimed at ensuring everyone in the UK has a path to economic success and personal wellbeing, regardless of where they live.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/mrc-awards-2023-impact-prize-and-millennium-medal/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:00:43 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145520 Pioneering scientists were awarded the MRC Impact Prize to celebrate their achievements alongside those of the 2023 MRC Millennium Medal recipient.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/uk-switzerland-collaborations-announced-for-emerging-technology-projects/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:55:46 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145419 Twenty six innovative projects to enhance UK and Swiss collaborations and capabilities in the emerging fields of technology have been announced.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/ai-robot-for-chemical-and-biological-incidents-secures-1-million/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:26:06 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145474 A UK start-up is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) robot that will perform critical tasks in environments too hazardous for humans.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/spin-out-solve-to-digitally-transform-chemical-manufacturing/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:00:46 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145359 A new spin-out will use artificial intelligence and innovative experimental methods to improve the manufacturing of products such as drugs and fertilisers.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/new-director-of-uk-astronomy-technology-centre-announced/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:00:05 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145368 Professor Christophe Dumas will lead the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) from September 2024. ]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/partnership-boosts-uk-access-to-most-powerful-quantum-technologies/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:22:16 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145158 UK industry and researchers will gain unparalleled access to the world’s most powerful quantum computers.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/ukri-wide-policy-on-research-and-innovation-involving-animals/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:42 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145015 Policy will improve protections for animals and research reproducibility while better supporting researchers whose work involves animals.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/ukri-given-green-light-for-game-changing-biofair-investment/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:09:01 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145088 With UKRI’s £34m investment approved, BioFAIR is poised to revolutionise UK life science research by transforming how we facilitate research data management.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/uk-and-us-join-forces-to-tackle-dementia-with-innovative-biomarkers/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:19:23 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145091 Innovate UK has awarded four UK companies a share of £4 million funding through Contracts for Innovation to support innovative research into dementia diagnosis. ]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/foundation-industries-key-to-sustainable-automotive-sector/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:00:48 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145075 A new report sets out a number of key recommendations to support the sustainable future of the automotive industry.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/announcing-explore-our-planet-public-event/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:00:41 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=144946 The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is pleased to announce plans for a free public event ‘Explore our planet - Archwiliwch ein planed’.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/24-3-million-to-boost-uk-environmental-resilience-and-decision-making/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:00:16 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=144835 New place-based research projects to enhance resilience, wellbeing and sustainability across the UK and boost understanding of UK coastal communities.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/funding-boost-for-medical-research-units-at-university-of-cambridge/ Thu, 23 May 2024 09:32:52 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=141937 The MRC Biostatistics Unit (BSU) and the Metabolic Diseases Unit (MDU) have been awarded funding that will support their research over the next five years.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/lift-off-for-uks-national-satellite-test-facility/ Wed, 22 May 2024 12:59:24 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=141866 The UK’s first 'one-stop shop' for large satellite testing has officially opened its doors and is set to welcome its first customers.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/fostering-translational-clinical-research-via-industry-partnership/ Wed, 22 May 2024 10:24:17 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=141829 The Medical Research Council (MRC) has partnered with AstraZeneca to provide six MRC clinical fellows with one-year industry placement opportunities.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/15m-funding-boost-in-nutrient-management/ Wed, 22 May 2024 10:22:57 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=141844 Innovate UK, in partnership with the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), announce funding for nutrient management solutions.]]>