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Some of the leading minds from across the world of science have given their backing to Professor Mark Thomson’s bid to be the next Director-General of CERN.
From today, regulations enforcing consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks will take effect, mandating that internet-connected smart devices meet minimum-security standards by law.
The Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, yesterday announced his intention to launch a consultation on measures to protect UK universities from national security threats posed by foreign states.
The Minister for Science, Research and Innovation has responded to recommendations made by the Regulatory Horizons Council on the regulation of space technologies.
A ground-breaking project that could transform ocean monitoring, giving coastal communities vital extra time to prepare for tsunamis is being unveiled today.
Leading experts have been appointed to oversee the department's work to transform the UK into a science and technology superpower.
A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Michelle Donelan, at the Manufacturing Technologies Association exhibition on Tuesday 16 April.
UK and Republic of Korea forging ahead with plans for the AI Seoul Summit on 21 and 22 May.
Thousands of remote homes and businesses to benefit from lightning-fast broadband as new figures show a record £714 million invested in the broadband rollout so far this year.
Rural towns and villages in the Lake District are the first to benefit as government delivers on its plan to improve 4G mobile coverage in hard-to-reach areas.
The UK and US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see them work together to develop tests for the most advanced AI models.
The UK government is announcing its support for the renowned particle physicist Professor Mark Thomson, to be the next Director-General of CERN.
New Public Sector Geospatial Agreement location datasets released by Ordnance Survey will help deliver improved public services.
£16.6 million investment announced today to give semiconductor researchers and businesses access to new equipment helping them test and make chips for use in high-energy machines like electric cars and manufacturing equipmen…
Science and technology start-ups in regions across the UK broke global trends to grow private sector investment in 2023, according to new research.
Researchers around the world will soon be able to access millions of the natural, historic specimens found in UK museums at the click of a button as part of a £473 million UK fund to enhance key research infrastructure.
UK and Ontario sign a collaboration agreement at the Geospatial Summit to share the knowledge and technology behind the National Underground Asset Register.
Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Michelle Donelan to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes regarding the categorisation of services under the Online Safety Act.
The Geospatial Commission and The Alan Turing Institute are exploring how artificial intelligence can be applied to support decisions about the UK’s land.
A government review has been published today which will help to bolster the resilience of the 999-call handling system following a technical fault in June 2023.
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