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Report underlines economic returns on public investment in science

February 11, 2024
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council-commissioned research estimates that the organisation has supported more than 450 spin-outs that have contributed £5.2 billion to the UK economy over a quarter century.

Starry, starry night

February 5, 2024
After just three years, the Lab Awards has come of age with a standalone event, a record number of categories and more than a touch of stardust alongside the science.

Wolfson boosts Liverpool nanoscience with £0.8 million

February 4, 2024
The Wolfson Foundation has given an £800k grant to enable the University of Liverpool to boost its nanoscale and materials science capability with the purchase of key technology.

Looking under the hood of AI

January 16, 2024
Royal Institution lecturer Professor Mike Wooldridge expands on the scientific and ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence, its potential benefits and, of course, those possible pitfalls.

Covid blow to Turing’s first year but positives too

January 8, 2024
Britain’s replacement to the Erasmus Programme scholarships attained less than 60% of its target number of students during its launch year, says the Department of Education.

Testing giant invests millions in connected lab

December 18, 2023
Global testing, inspection and certification services leader Element Materials Technology has committed £7.9 million (US$10 million) towards a new connected technologies laboratory near Guildford.

Slipping on ice may be down to too much alcohol (or salt)…

December 10, 2023
It’s a challenge for pedestrians and road users but also a major problem for industry: why are some ice deposits more slippery than others?

Autumn Statement: Chancellor confirms investment for growth via science

November 22, 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today confirmed the expected raft of commitments to boost the UK economy with significant support for science sectors.

Record number of Lab Awards for 2023

November 12, 2023
Industry leaders and emerging talent dominated the winners of this year’s Lab Awards 2023, with the largest number of categories and shortlisted entrants to date.

Building scientific communities

November 6, 2023
The pandemic delivered a temporary setback to the face-to-face conference but spurred interest in how social media and other platforms can build networks that increase rather than restrict opportunities for...

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