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  • The science of Antarctica

    Universities and Science Minister David Willetts saw how British scientists are contributing to the truly international effort to help adapt to climate change when he visited the British Antarctic Survey's base at Rother…

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

  • Over £100m to support groundbreaking clinical research

    Over £100m will be invested in NHS Clinical Research Facilities to develop new treatments to benefit thousands of patients

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

  • Over £100 million given to support groundbreaking clinical research

    Over £100m will be invested in NHS clinical research facilities to develop new treatments to benefit thousands of patients.

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

  • Report calls for universities to be at heart of economy

    The former vice-chancellor of the University of Hertfordshire and HEFCE board member Professor Sir Tim Wilson was asked by the Government to…

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

  • Gearbox engineering company wins cash to accelerate offshore wind innovation

    Press ref: 2012/016 A world-leading gear engineering and manufacturing company has been confirmed as the first successful bidder to a major…

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

  • Candidate for Chair of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council announced

    The current Chairman Sir John Armitt CBE steps down at the end of March. The House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee will…

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

  • GPs to ‘prescribe’ apps for patients

    People could soon be directed to free or cheap apps by their GPs to allow them to monitor and manage their health more effectively

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

  • Apps to be ‘prescribed’ for patients by GPs

    People could soon be directed to free or cheap apps by their GPs to allow them to monitor and manage their health more effectively.

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

  • Best of British manufacturing

    The Government joins manufacturers this month to celebrate British manufacturing and explore how the sector can support economic growth.

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

  • Energy Alliance with France brings jobs and investment

    Press ref: 2012/012 The UK and France today put the green economy and energy security at the heart of their relationship. This came as companies…

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

  • Housing our ageing population design awards endorsed

    The Department of Health is endorsing the 2012 Housing our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation (HAPPI) Award as part of the annual Housing…

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

  • New research professors will help treatments make the leap from the bench to the bedside

    UK’s most promising leaders in medical health research awarded a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) professorship

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

  • National Institute for Health Research to award professorships

    Eight of the UK’s most promising leaders in medical health research will each be awarded a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) professorship…

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

  • ASPA e-newsletter January 2012

    Newsletter for those with licences granted under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and others with an interest in the regulation.

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  • Government issues call for surgical research bids

    Researchers across the country have until 25th May to make funding bids for surgical research projects, the government has announced today

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

  • Government investigates the future of disaster anticipation and resilience

    The project will identify actions that could be taken within the next 10 years to reduce the impacts of natural disasters.

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

  • Government makes £500,000 available for new research into antibiotic-resistant bacteria

    Chief Medical Officer announces that £500,000 of government is available for new research into antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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

  • Estimating the prevalence of autism spectrum conditions in adults

    Adults with a more severe learning disability also have a greater likelihood of having autism according to a report published on 31st January…

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

  • Funding for new research into antibiotic-resistance bacteria announced

    The Government is making £500,000 available for new research into antibiotic-resistance bacteria, it was announced today. Following a report…

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

  • New co-chair of the Council for Science and Technology

    Prime Minister appoints Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell to the Council for Science and Technology.

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