Blog – UKRI https://www.ukri.org UK Research and Innovation Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:02:31 +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 Blog – UKRI https://www.ukri.org 32 32 The impact of design: symptoms, systems and stories https://www.ukri.org/blog/the-impact-of-design-symptoms-systems-and-stories/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:57:19 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=144646 Design can help us to imagine a different future, not just by reducing carbon but by weaving new narratives.]]> Looking to the future: Follow-on Fund https://www.ukri.org/blog/looking-to-the-future-follow-on-fund/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:00:20 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=144715 We are pausing our Follow-on Fund scheme to enable us to consult with the community and think about how to best adapt this form of funding for the future.]]> Creative Industries Clusters: a new wave https://www.ukri.org/blog/creative-industries-clusters-a-new-wave/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:00:07 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=144409 As we launch the second phase of the Creative Clusters programme, this blog post looks back at the impact of the programme so far and plans for the future.]]> A roving researcher to keep science rolling https://www.ukri.org/blog/a-roving-researcher-to-keep-science-rolling/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:00:08 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=144256 Michelle Percharde, Alice Francis and Alexis Barr at the Laboratory of Medical Sciences.Find out how a ‘roving researcher’ scheme is enabling scientists to keep momentum while taking long-term leave from the lab.]]> Working life: autism champion Simon Baron-Cohen https://www.ukri.org/blog/working-life-autism-champion-simon-baron-cohen/ Thu, 30 May 2024 08:00:43 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=142136 Our MRC Millennium Medal 2023 winner shares his transformative research into the causes of autism and reshaping the public perception of neurodiversity.]]> Supporting the green energy transition https://www.ukri.org/blog/supporting-the-green-energy-transition/ Wed, 22 May 2024 08:00:42 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=141724 Electric car charging at power stationMengjiang Lin explains how her EPSRC ICASE project could improve energy storage materials to support the green energy transition.]]> Switching Sectors: helping researchers navigate between university and business https://www.ukri.org/blog/switching-sectors-helping-researchers-navigate-between-university-and-business/ Mon, 20 May 2024 14:30:45 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=141686 As we launch the Switching Sectors campaign, we invite NCUB to highlight the progress on their researcher mobility taskforce. ]]> AHRC forward look: spring into summer 2024 https://www.ukri.org/blog/ahrc-forward-look-spring-into-summer-2024/ Mon, 13 May 2024 08:00:41 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=141089 Abstract representation of a pink flowerThe latest in a series of blogs from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) that share upcoming opportunities with the community.]]> Introducing Mission: a pilot responsive mode funding opportunity https://www.ukri.org/blog/introducing-mission-a-pilot-responsive-mode-funding-opportunity/ Thu, 09 May 2024 09:00:40 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=140578 As part of our responsive mode transformation, we’re piloting a new responsive mode funding opportunity with a transformative team approach at its heart.]]> Career mobility enriches people and their research and innovation https://www.ukri.org/blog/voices-career-mobility-enriches-people-and-their-research-and-innovation/ Thu, 09 May 2024 08:00:51 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=140909 More people switching between academia, business and government is key to UK’s position as a world-class research and innovation nation.]]> Delivering the quantum advantage https://www.ukri.org/blog/delivering-the-quantum-advantage/ Wed, 08 May 2024 09:55:52 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=140810 Image of three Phasecraft founders.Ashley Montanaro, Chief Executive Officer of Phasecraft, explains how businesses play a role in helping quantum computers reach their potential.]]> Next steps for AHRC funding for doctoral landscape awards https://www.ukri.org/blog/next-steps-for-the-ahrc-funding-for-doctoral-landscape-awards/ Tue, 07 May 2024 13:46:03 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=140694 A female teacher in the library sitting at a table looking at books.This blog provides an update on the next steps for implementation of the AHRC landscape awards component of the Future of Doctoral Provision (FDP) programme. ]]> Work in partnership to power more equitable health research https://www.ukri.org/blog/work-in-partnership-to-power-more-equitable-health-research/ Wed, 01 May 2024 12:58:48 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=140206 Healthcare professionals, researchers, commissioners and Community members exploring what equitable partnership in health research means for South East London at a 2023 event run by Mabadiliko.A personal perspective of co-developing a plan for how to bring together voices to better shape and share research, to benefit the health of everyone. ]]> Reflecting on a year of investment in innovation and growth https://www.ukri.org/blog/reflecting-on-a-year-of-investment-in-innovation-and-growth/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:49:22 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=140178 Scott O’Brien speaking at an Investor Partnership eventJoin us in driving innovation, growth and lasting impact as we reflect on a year spent connecting exceptional innovators with the right investment.]]> New blueprint for locally led growth https://www.ukri.org/blog/new-blueprint-for-locally-led-growth/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:00:12 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=139675 This is the Future Energy House project at University of Salford.A new co-creative approach from national innovation programme could set a new blueprint for locally led growth.]]> Shakespeare’s language: a voyage through numbers https://www.ukri.org/blog/shakespeares-language-a-voyage-through-numbers/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:00:10 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=139476 How a new approach to analysing Shakespeare’s language has revolutionised our understanding of what he wrote and placed it in the context of other writers.]]> Smart grants: catalysing high impact innovation and market share https://www.ukri.org/blog/smart-grants-catalysing-high-impact-innovation-and-market-share/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:05:06 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=139277 Welcoming handshakeSmart grants support and propel groundbreaking, world class projects from UK business designed for commercial success, market impact and UK economic growth.]]> Activating communities for regional renewal https://www.ukri.org/blog/voices-activating-communities-for-regional-renewal/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:00:56 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=139280 Research and innovation are crucial to delivering benefits across the UK. But how can we achieve this while appreciating the unique needs of specific areas? ]]> Compare carefully to manage your inner imposter https://www.ukri.org/blog/compare-carefully-to-manage-your-inner-imposter/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:32:06 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=138624 We invite Marc Reid, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) fellow, to discuss how we can better manage the moments in which we compare ourselves to others.]]> How we’re helping to build a secure and resilient world https://www.ukri.org/blog/how-were-helping-to-build-a-secure-and-resilient-world/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:37:21 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=138080 Explore why we’re putting people at the heart of our approach, encouraging all areas of our society and economy to work together and deliver this strategic theme.]]>