News – UKRI https://www.ukri.org UK Research and Innovation Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:38:20 +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 News – UKRI https://www.ukri.org 32 32 Announcing ‘Explore our planet’ public event 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’.]]> £24.3 million to boost UK environmental resilience and decision making 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 A group of people clearing up litter on a beach.New place-based research projects to enhance resilience, wellbeing and sustainability across the UK and boost understanding of UK coastal communities.]]> Major research and innovation infrastructure investment announced 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.]]> £4m to investigate future marine research infrastructure https://www.ukri.org/news/4m-to-investigate-future-marine-research-infrastructure/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:29:12 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=136420 The UK Research and Innovation Infrastructure Fund will support a £4m scoping study to help develop infrastructure for marine research.]]> New network to integrate biodiversity in the financial system https://www.ukri.org/news/new-network-to-integrate-biodiversity-in-the-financial-system/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:03:57 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=136426 The sun shining through the leaves of a tree.A research and innovation programme that will embed biodiversity into the financial system has launched a network and hub to deliver its second phase.]]> £13.5 million for 48 engineering biology R&D projects 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.]]> UKRI announces new investment for international collaborations 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 Two scientists working together in a labUK and international researchers are being supported to tackle health challenges today and develop the technologies of tomorrow with new partnership programmes.]]> UK invests in monitoring of natural environment https://www.ukri.org/news/uk-invests-in-monitoring-of-natural-environment/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:04:17 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=135963 Field researcher biologist examines soil sampleNew sensing systems for monitoring of our waterways, habitats, soil and greenhouse gas emissions will receive £12 million funding from NERC, Defra and Innovate UK.]]> Pilot projects will aid better and safer use of data in research https://www.ukri.org/news/pilot-projects-will-aid-better-and-safer-use-of-data-in-research/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:07:58 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=135449 People studying a chart on a tablet in a meeting.Four pilot projects are referenced by the Chancellor in the 2024 Budget.]]> £1.5 million to find new ways to reduce infection spread https://www.ukri.org/news/1-5-million-to-find-new-ways-to-reduce-infection-spread/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:00:47 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=135296 Companies and research groups with innovative ideas will get a chance to shape the way the UK responds to infection, and bid for funding, through a new initiative.]]> Leading VC partnerships to support engineering biology accelerator 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.]]> Research programme to model impact of solar radiation management https://www.ukri.org/news/research-programme-to-model-impact-of-solar-radiation-management/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:57:52 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=134754 Two women preparing concepts for climate protection at a desk.A new £10.5m, five-year research programme will deliver independent risk-risk analyses to inform policymakers in the area of solar radiation management (SRM).]]> £70 million for environmental research facilities and equipment https://www.ukri.org/news/70-million-for-environmental-research-facilities-and-equipment/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:25 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=134641 A network of seven NERC facilities that host environmental analytical facilities and field equipment and expertise has received an investment of £70 million.]]> Projects to help communities reduce health inequalities 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 Group standing outdoors in coastal sceneThe mobilising community assets to tackle health inequalities programme aims to improve health through access to culture, nature and community.]]> New £100m fund will unlock the potential of engineering biology 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.]]> UKRI announces Future Leaders Fellowships Impact Awards winners 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.]]> Update on UKRI doctoral funding and training 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.]]> Digital twin projects to transform environmental science https://www.ukri.org/news/digital-twin-projects-to-transform-environmental-science/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:27:20 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=131216 Five innovative projects launched today will harness the potential of digital twinning technology to transform environmental science.]]> Major investment transforms land use to boost UK’s net zero drive 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 Vibrant green crops, ploughed fields and pasture, hedgerows and woodland surrounding farms and country homes beside an idyllic rural patchwork quilt landscape from high above.The investment aims to provide guidance to develop policies that will drive the UK land transformation required to achieve net zero.]]> NERC invests in a new generation of environmental scientists https://www.ukri.org/news/nerc-invests-in-a-new-generation-of-environmental-scientists/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:00:06 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=130496 Four new centres for doctoral training will boost UK expertise in flood management, wetland restoration, sustainable mineral resources and freshwater quality.]]>