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From The Rt Hon David Willetts
  • 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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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Higher Education student support for 2015 to 2016

    Written ministerial statement by David Willetts announcing the student finance package for the 2015 to 2016 academic year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British astronaut needs your help

    Tim Peake needs help to name his inspirational 6 month mission to the International Space Station.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cyber security skills for the next generation

    Special education for 11 to 14 year-olds and higher level apprenticeships form government plans to improve the UK's cyber security skills.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Independent expert to push forward Catapult network to new heights

    A leading technology entrepreneur will outline how the government’s network of technology and innovation centres can be fully exploited.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Great Britain: the best place in the world to do science

    David Willetts announced several new investments in UK science to an audience of scientists, apprentices and schoolchildren at Jodrell Bank.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £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.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council appointed

    Sir Drummond Bone has been appointed as the new Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New plan will work to reduce use of animals in research

    The government outlines how it will work to reduce, replace and refine the use of animals in research.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New board members for the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)

    David Willetts appoints Peter Houillon and Apurv Bagri to the board of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £73 million to improve access to data and drive innovation

    David Willetts unveils £73 million of new funding to help the public and academics unlock the potential of big data.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • David Willetts appoints new Student Loans Company Chair

    Mr Christian Brodie appointed as new Non-Executive Chair of the Student Loans Company.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK-France Summit 2014

    The UK-France Summit 2014 focused on co-operation on foreign affairs, defence and security, nuclear energy and space.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • University application rate at record high for 18 year olds

    UCAS figures show that overall univeristy applicant numbers are up by 4%, to 580,000, only slightly below the record level of 2011

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £15 million investment seals UK/ France space collaboration

    New agreement will see more joint working, including £15 million investment identified for instruments for weather satellites and a UK contribution to a global survey of Earth’s fresh water.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Professor Philip Nelson appointed as chief executive and deputy chair of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

    David Willetts announces the appointment of Professor Philip Nelson as chief executive and deputy chair of the EPSRC.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • What are the new challenges and opportunities for Europe in Space?

    David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, discusses what lies ahead for Europe in space.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Second reading for Intellectual Property Bill

    The Intellectual Property Bill was given its second reading in the House of Commons, having completed its Lords stages last year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £8 million technology boost for UK high streets

    A new £8 million initiative designed to re-invigorate UK high streets is announced by Science and Universities Minister, David Willetts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Space weather forecasts to protect vital technologies from solar storms

    The UK will become one of a small number of countries to forecast the weather in space.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government