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Professor John Aston has been appointed as the Home Office’s new Chief Scientific Adviser.
The project will explore the opportunities and implications arising from the future transport system in the UK.
Advice to the Secretary of State for BEIS on how to harness UK capability in battery research to support the industrial strategy.
Dstl challenges data scientists to solve real world challenges in first public competition
Speech by Sir Mark Walport for the 80th Stephen Paget memorial lecture at Understanding Animal Research’s Openness Awards.
Science minister Jo Johnson has announced that Prof Sir Mark Walport will be Chief Executive Designate of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
A new report explores how the UK could benefit from quantum technologies.
Exploring innovative technologies and collaborations that can turn waste into a valuable resource.
The Government Science and Engineering (GSE) profession has launched its new strategy at a special event at the Royal Society.
The project will look at the important future trends, challenges and opportunities for the UK from the sea.
A new blog will give 10,000 government scientists and engineers a place to connect.
The project will investigate the future of skills and lifelong learning in a digital age.
Article by Sir Mark Walport on the findings of the Foresight future of cities project.
Article by Sir Mark Walport on gene ‘editing’ and DNA research.
A new report by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser sets out the future of distributed ledger technology.
A new report by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser sets out how the UK can capitalise on its expertise in forensic science.
Environment Secretary announces work to identify additional flood protection measures in Cumbria
The Government Chief Scientific Adviser begins a series of public talks exploring how we could power the UK in the future.
From the war on Ebola to climate change strategy, research in a wide range of disciplines is proving invaluable.
Speech by Sir Mark Walport at the Royal College of Physicians' Harveian Oration dinner.
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