Case studies: Real-life examples of government activity

The Minerva Learning Trust identifies savings of £5.2 million over 3 years after working with a school resource management adviser (SRMA).

Marks and Spencer Plc achieves certification against code of practice for another five years.

Best practice examples of transition support for year 11 students in alternative provision (AP).

Dr Paul Kealey, Head of Cyber information Systems for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, explains how we keep ahead of the cyber curve and protect the UK.

SMILE will study the interaction between the Earth’s magnetosphere and solar wind – charged particles streaming from the Sun.

Videos for practitioners assessing children’s development at the end of the early years foundation stage (EYFS).

Conducttr's virtual training environment helps defence personnel prepare for crises and contested information spaces

Hackney Council built an API platform for developers to use to create APIs.

Scanning electronic items is an essential part of airport security. NWPro Ltd are making this a quicker, easier and less invasive process for passengers

Eleanor is one of just 2 medical physicists in defence working to help save lives on the battlefield, at sea and at home.

Peter initially joined Dstl as a summer student while at university but enjoyed the environment so much he returned full time after graduating.

A case study from the 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme, the government’s nationally coordinated programme of investment in 5G.

New autonomous transport technology developed by AutoAir

This rural 5G testbed tested new approaches and business models

This rural 5G testbed connected rural communities

This health and social care testbed saw a group of organisations working together to reduce the digital divide

This tourism 5G testbed used technology to offer tourists new experiences

This project explored ways to increase productivity by using robotics, big data analytics and augmented reality with 5G in a manufacturing setting.

Dstl is a place where everyone can thrive, succeed and achieve their ambitions, regardless of background, circumstances, experiences or characteristics.

Kerry of the Saracens Head, Amersham, talks about his experience of using the MRO process to negotiate a reduced tied rent and discounts for his business.

Meet high-flyer Jake who has been working as an exchange officer with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory on its space programme for the past 2 years.

UKEF provided a £4 million guarantee to experiential design company Holovis with HSBC UK.

A case study about how GCHQ created an open source app called CyberChef, which assists with cyber operations from within a web browser.

As one of our leading experts, Junayd pushes the boundaries of space technology. He even helped the UK government operate its first satellite in over 17 years.

West Midlands exporter of attractions for global theme parks is the first to receive support through our General Export Facility.

Omar is one of Dstl's newest recruits. His role in electro-optic countermeasures mixes "really cool scientific stuff" with working alongside the armed forces.

Helping Brazilian female entrepreneurs build and develop successful tech-enabled businesses creating positive social and environmental impact

Digitally enabling small traditional business in South Africa

Providing early-stage and growth startups with training, mentoring and networking

Equipping ESOs with the tools to support idea-stage entrepreneurs and build their ecosystem

Developing digital skills and upskilling businesses through apprenticeships

Empowering Indonesia's micro and ultra micro female businesses in digital literacy and entrepreneurship

Equipping teachers with the necessary skills to harness digital tools for the benefit of their students

Developing Nigeria’s local digital economy by providing employment opportunities and digital enablement

Following her degree in artist blacksmithing, Louise has become a full time electronics engineering apprentice at Dstl.

Louise Bonati feels valued and supported in her career as a scientist in a specialised team at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

Steve is one of many physicists delivering life-saving science and key innovations at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

Flare Bright’s SnapShot – a ruggedized nanodrone designed to be the simplest way to get aerial images is ready for in-field trials

Helen provides an insight into her commercial law training contract within the Government Legal Department

Ben provides an insight into his training contract within the Government Legal Department

Tin Lid Protection (TLP) Ltd, drone security specialists, have achieved the Commissioner’s third party certification mark for their UAVs surveillance cameras.

The Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring (FORUM) mission will improve climate models and, therefore, climate prediction.

A rapid call, launched in response to COVID-19, has trialled and installed a new method which cuts costs and cleaning times across the Welsh Ambulance Service

GAD continues its commitment to develop data science capabilities across our teams.

People from across the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) continued to support the government’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic over the past year.

GAD provides varying levels of support to the departments in preparation of their pension scheme cashflow forecasts for the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) provides advice to trustees of a number of funded pension schemes, which cover over 300,000 members with combined assets of around £30 billion.

Schools group United Learning has taken a trust-wide approach to designing and delivering innovative flexible working solutions.

We developed our webinar programme in response to the lockdown restrictions in the COVID-19 pandemic.

White Meadows has used flexible working to recruit and keep high-calibre staff, supporting their path from special measures to a good Ofsted rating.