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Science and innovation

The government funds and supports innovation in science, technology and engineering to help the UK’s high-tech industries to thrive.

Consultation launched on how science funding should be invested

Giving you the opportunity to say how the new funding on science and research should be spent.

Plans for world class research centre in the UK

The government is creating a world-class research institute specialising in data science dedicated to British WW2 code-breaker Alan Turing.

Celebrating UK science at The Big Bang Fair

Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Vince Cable is at The Big Bang Fair in Birmingham today (14 March 2014).

£300 million investment to support growth and jobs in UK science

Cutting-edge science projects will benefit from a £300 million boost as part the government’s long term economic plan.

Latest

1. Presentation videos: Government Chemist conference 2014

   • published 6 March 2015
   • News story

2. PhD calling notice: Optical filter technologies for laser protection

   • published 5 March 2015
   • Notice

3. Compliance investigations by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit

   • updated 5 March 2015
   • Guidance

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Policies 4

1. Investing in research, development and innovation

   We want to use our talent to make the UK the best place in the world to run an innovative business or service.

2. Increasing research and innovation in health and social care

   The government wants to encourage research and innovation in the NHS and use evidence to help raise standards in health and social care.

3. Engaging the public in science and engineering

   High levels of skills in science, technology, engineering and maths are essential for the UK’s prosperity

4. Ensuring research and testing using animals is safe and reasonable

   Experimentation is only permitted when there is no alternative research technique and expected benefits outweigh possible adverse effects.

Announcements

1. Presentation videos: Government Chemist conference 2014

   • 6 March 2015
   • News story

2. Chilean researchers travel to the UK for training

   • 5 March 2015
   • News article

3. Digital economy: investing in the Internet of Things

   • 5 March 2015
   • News story

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Consultations

1. Spaceport: locations and criteria

   • 3 March 2015
   • Consultation outcome

2. Weights and Measures (Revocations) Regulations 2015

   • 24 February 2015
   • Consultation outcome

3. National strategy: space environments and human spaceflight

   • 16 February 2015
   • Consultation outcome

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Publications

1. PhD calling notice: Optical filter technologies for laser protection

   • 5 March 2015
   • Notice

2. Compliance investigations by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit

   • 5 March 2015
   • Guidance

3. Newton Fund: building science and innovation capacity in developing countries

   • 5 March 2015
   • Policy paper

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Statistics

1. Statistics of scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain 2013

   • 10 July 2014
   • Statistics - national statistics

2. Data to support the implementation of national DNA database

   • 3 July 2014
   • Statistics

3. Science, engineering and technology statistics 2013

   • 11 September 2013
   • Statistics

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Detailed guides

1. EU Framework Programme

   The Framework Programme is the EU’s main way of funding collaborative, research and development across different countries. Read more

2. International legal metrology

   How the National Measurement Office contributes to international legal metrology and who to contact. Read more

3. CDE portal: open and manage your account

   Guidance on how to open and manage your Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) portal account. Read more

4. Licence to operate a space object: how to apply

   How to get a licence to launch or operate a spacecraft, satellite or manage other activities in outer space, under the Outer Space Act 1986. Read more

5. Accreditation and conformity assessment guidance for business and government departments

   Effective standardisation encourages innovation and forceful competition and improves profitability. Read more