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  • £170 million boost for UK manufacturing research

    New Government funding to help ensure the UK stay at the forefront of world-class manufacturing and to drive future growth.

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

  • Innovate 2011

    Read more on £170 million boost for UK manufacturing research It’s encouraging to see Great British innovation on display and the focus of…

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

  • Vince Cable speech: Innovate 2011, Design Centre, Islington

    It’s encouraging to see Great British innovation on display and the focus of serious discussion. This event provides a clear demonstration of…

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

  • New research partnerships set to boost patient treatments and economic growth

    The government has launched the first two National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) partnerships for early stage health research

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

  • £145 million investment in e-infrastructure

    This will drive growth and innovation across a range of sectors that rely heavily on computing including manufacturing, engineering and design…

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

  • £50 million hub to commercialise Nobel Prize winning material

    Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said: “One year ago scientists working in Manchester won the Nobel Prize for their discovery…

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

  • Read all about your favourite health apps and ideas

    We have now closed the Maps and Apps project to new entries. We received almost 500 entries, as well as thousands of votes and comments. We…

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

  • National Institute for Health Research annual report 2010-11 published

    The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Annual Report 2010-11, which provides an overview of the NIHR's activities and key achievements over the year, has been published today.

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

  • Competition launched to support innovative intellectual property projects

    The Fast Forward Competition encourages Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Public Sector Research Establishments (PSREs) to work together…

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

  • New Health Research Authority comes a step closer

    Legislation to establish the Health Research Authority (HRA), which will provide a new pathway for the regulation and governance of health research, was laid before Parliament today.

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

  • A new pathway for the regulation and governance of health research

    Independent review of medical research regulation report.

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

  • Professor John Oxford on flu

    Department of Health responds to Professor John Oxford of Barts on the possibility of a rise in flu cases

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

  • New working group to examine research transparency

    The group will be made up of representatives from the higher education sector, research investors, the research community, scholarly publishers…

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

  • Developing clinical senates and networks

    Developing proposals for new clinical senates.

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

  • Award for Chair of Intellectual Property Institute

    In a ceremony in Berlin, the State Secretary of the Federal Minister of Justice, Dr Birgit Grundmann, made particular mention of Alison Brimelow…

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

  • David Willetts reappoints Arts and Humanities Research Council chair

    David Willetts said: “I am delighted that Sir Alan has agreed to remain as Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council until 30 November…

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

  • Radiation protection research: Call for stage 1 applications

    The Department’s Policy Research Programme (PRP) commissions high quality, research-based evidence.

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

  • £6.5m boost for renewable energy skills

    Vince Cable announces £6.5m investment to deliver a new generation of engineering leaders in renewable energy.

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

  • Business Secretary announces £6.5 million boost for renewable energy engineering skills

    Leading universities and industry will provide training for up to 50 of the best engineering students as part of a new Industrial Doctorate …

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

  • David Willetts appoints first members of new UK Space Agency Steering Board

    The Steering Board’s role is to advise Ministers on the strategies to be adopted by the UK Space Agency. The Board also provides advice and …

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