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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.
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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.
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
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Apply for a license under the Outer Space Act 1986
- published 16 April 2014
- Guidance
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Memoranda of understanding: international
- published 16 April 2014
- International treaty
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GM camelina trial to go ahead at Rothamsted
- published 16 April 2014
- News story
Policies 4
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Engaging the public in science and engineering
High levels of skills in science, technology, engineering and maths are essential for the UK’s prosperity
Announcements
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GM camelina trial to go ahead at Rothamsted
- 16 April 2014
- News story
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UK-India to work for development through science under Newton Fund
- 14 April 2014
- News article
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Intellectual Property Office research priorities 2014/2015
- 11 April 2014
- Press release
Consultations
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Medium term strategy for Catapult centres: Hauser review - call for feedback
- 13 March 2014
- Open consultation
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Medical innovation: proposals to make clinical negligence law clearer
- 27 February 2014
- Open consultation
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Balance of EU competences review: research and development
- 13 February 2014
- Consultation outcome
Publications
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Memoranda of understanding: international
- 16 April 2014
- International treaty
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Triennial review of the research councils
- 16 April 2014
- Policy paper
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Patents, Trade Marks and Design Rights: Groundless Threats
- 15 April 2014
- Research and analysis
Statistics
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Science, engineering and technology statistics 2013
- 11 September 2013
- Statistics
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Statistics of scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain 2012
- 9 September 2013
- Statistics - national statistics
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Statistics of scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain 2011
- 9 September 2013
- Statistics - national statistics
Detailed guides
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EU Framework Programme
The Framework Programme is the EU’s main way of funding collaborative, research and development across different countries. Read more
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Innovation standardisation
Effective standardisation encourages innovation and forceful competition and improves profitability. Read more
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Accreditation and conformity assessment guidance for business and government departments
Effective standardisation encourages innovation and forceful competition and improves profitability. Read more
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Hallmarking policy
Role of National Measurement Office within hallmarking policy and legislation. Read more
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Product and management system certification
Applications for product type examination / type approval or management system certification, services available and guidance information. Read more