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  • BIS responds to Science and Technology Select Committees’ reports

    Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts said: “The Government welcomes the Select Committees’ wide ranging enquiries which are…

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

  • UK and Indian science ministers agree to take partnership to new level

    David Willetts met with Prithviraj Chavan on 29 July to discuss the central role that science and research will play in the enhanced partnership.

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

  • Extension of the UK India Education and Research Initiative

    The expanded programme is likely to have strands of collaboration on higher education, skills, leadership and quality in education, and work…

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

  • UK and India seeking cooperation on science and technology

    The plans were unveiled in the southern Indian cities of Bangalore and Chennai today. Prime Minister David Cameron is leading a major delegation…

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

  • New Chair of United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority appointed

    Professor Roger Cashmore is the Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford, and the current Chair of the Nuclear Research Advisory Council of the…

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

  • Government commits to ending household product animal testing

    Testing household products on animals will end, according to Home Office minister Lynne Featherstone.

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

  • Latest statistics on animal research published

    The annual statistics on the use of animals in scientific research were published today by the Office for National Statistics. The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Division (ASPD) and Inspectorate (ASPI) have also published t…

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

  • East Midlands Development Agency Non-Executive Directors continue to serve on the Board

    Michael Seals MBE, Ann Cartwright, Steve Brown, Cllr Gary Hunt, Cllr Jon Collins, Cllr Geoff Stevens and Prof Philip Tasker will serve from …

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

  • Willetts supports BPP in becoming a university college

    David Willetts, Minister of State for Universities and Skills, has today announced that BPP College of Professional Studies is to become BPP…

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

  • Lord Heseltine to chair approval panel for £1bn Regional Growth Fund

    The new Panel will consider proposals for funding and recommend to Ministers which projects should be taken forward. Sir Ian Wrigglesworth will…

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

  • Space agreements

    Science Minister David Willetts announces closer collaboration with US and Russian space agencies.

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

  • The Coalition Government’s Approach to Space

    Good morning, everyone. I’m delighted to join you for Space Day at Farnborough. It’s a real privilege to be the minister responsible for space…

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

  • UK space industry enters a new age

    Space Minister David Willetts revealed the UK has signed new agreements with NASA and the Russian Federal Space Bureau during his first major…

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

  • Science to drive economic growth

    Universities and Science Minister David Willetts has outlined the importance of science in rebalancing the UK economy.

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

  • Science, Innovation and the Economy

    Good morning. It may not have been a great Summer for football but it has certainly been a great Summer for science. The Royal Society has…

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

  • David Willetts announces review of the impact requirement in the Research Excellence Framework

    In a speech to the Royal Institution, he said that the REF will be delayed by one year so that the Higher Education Funding Council for England…

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

  • Recommendations on the Science Spending Review

    The Council for Science and Technology advises on the budget for science and the need to continue to fund scientific research.

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  • David Willetts announces £8.4m investment in Plastic Electronics

    Thirteen businesses have been successful in winning the funding via two competitions run by the Technology Strategy Board. They will help to…

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

  • Engineering advice central to updated guidelines on scientific advice

    The updated 'Guidelines on the use of scientific and engineering advice within government' highlight the importance of engineering advice.

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

  • £50m for college building projects

    Further Education colleges could receive around £225,000 each to boost learning and training facilities.

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