https://www.ukri.org UK Research and Innovation Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:09:01 +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/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/multimillion-fund-will-boost-innovation-in-sustainable-aquaculture/ Thu, 16 May 2024 15:16:14 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=141535 £4.6 million fund will bring academia and industry together to tackle key challenges facing sustainable UK aquaculture.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/bbsrc-invests-48-million-in-lifelong-health-research-at-babraham-institute/ Fri, 10 May 2024 09:18:05 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=141044 The £48 million strategic investment will advance research on the mechanisms that maintain the health of our cells, tissues and organs across the life course.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/new-vaccine-could-protect-against-possible-future-coronaviruses/ Tue, 07 May 2024 10:40:53 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=140736 Researchers have developed a vaccine that has been shown in mice to protect against a broad range of coronaviruses with potential for future disease outbreaks.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/specific-nasal-cells-protect-against-covid-19-in-children/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:43 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=138956 Differences in how young and older people’s nasal cells respond to the SARS-CoV-2 virus may explain why children typically experience milder COVID-19 symptoms.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/major-research-and-innovation-infrastructure-investment-announced/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:01:46 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=137524 Five new infrastructure projects are to share £388 million, with additional £85 million to support UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s Digital Research Infrastructure Programme.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/bbsrc-unveils-blueprint-for-bioscience-infrastructure/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:31:30 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=137115 The new framework aims to provide adaptive, resilient, sustainable infrastructure to ensure the UK remains a leader in global bioscience research and innovation.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/global-ties-boosted-as-ukri-backs-bioeconomy-competition/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:01:43 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=136213 UKRI continues to champion international collaboration as it supports the US NSF Global Centers competition for a second successive year.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/13-5-million-for-48-engineering-biology-rd-projects/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:03:13 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=136206 New projects will use engineering biology to tackle challenges in the fields of health, environment, food production and sustainability.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/ukri-announces-new-investment-for-international-collaborations/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:21:58 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=136181 UK and international researchers are being supported to tackle health challenges today and develop the technologies of tomorrow with new partnership programmes.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/1-billion-doctoral-training-investment-announced/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:30:06 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=135729 UK’s biggest investment in engineering and physical sciences doctoral skills has been announced by Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/11-5m-bioinnovation-boost-set-to-transform-uk-manufacturing/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:51:54 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=135030 UKRI is backing 21 cross-sector collaborations designed to spark innovation, commercialisation and growth in UK sustainable biomanufacturing.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/leading-vc-partnerships-to-support-engineering-biology-accelerator/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:30:41 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=134995 UKRI funded Science Creates Accelerate announces a new partnership with globally recognised venture capitals (VCs) to support engineering biology entrepreneurs.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/projects-to-help-communities-reduce-health-inequalities/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:30:19 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=133621 The mobilising community assets to tackle health inequalities programme aims to improve health through access to culture, nature and community.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/publicly-backed-bioscience-spin-outs-make-big-impact-on-economy/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:38:06 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=133056 Hundreds of UK spin-outs, established following taxpayer-funded bioscience research, have contributed £5.2 billion to the economy and created thousands of jobs.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/new-100m-fund-will-unlock-the-potential-of-engineering-biology/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:07:43 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=133083 Six new Engineering Biology Mission Hubs and 22 Mission Awards to transform solutions in areas like vaccine, textile and food production.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/ukri-announces-future-leaders-fellowships-impact-awards-winners/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:30:19 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=132908 Fellows have demonstrated significant wide-reaching, positive impact through their leadership, research, innovation and engagement.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/update-on-ukri-doctoral-funding-and-training/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:00:02 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=132035 Update on the doctoral focal and landscape awards, core offer and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) doctoral recruitment guidance.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/major-investment-transforms-land-use-to-boost-uks-net-zero-drive/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:55:39 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=131091 The investment aims to provide guidance to develop policies that will drive the UK land transformation required to achieve net zero.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/new-bbsrc-executive-chair-appointed/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:00:06 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=129708 The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Michelle Donelan, has appointed Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith as the new BBSRC Executive Chair.]]>