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  • PM at CeBIT: UK and Germany can lead technological revolution

    David Cameron set out new initiatives on 5G, the Internet of Things and spectrum at the CeBIT 2014 trade fair.

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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

  • Cleantech Innovate conference

    Greg Barker addresses the Cleantech Innovate conference on innovation in the low carbon sector.

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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

  • 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

  • £67 million to support UK’s world leading science sector

    4 business ‘incubator’ centres in Oxford will between them receive £67 million of investment to develop world leading science technology.

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

  • £10 million boost for SME energy innovation

    British entrepreneurs are set to benefit from a share of £10million to help bring new and innovative energy efficient products to market.

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

  • DECC grant for participation in SACSESS EU project

    Grant offer letter to National Nuclear Laboratory Ltd to enable them to undertake aspects of the SACSESS programme relevant to UK nuclear expansion scenarios.

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  • £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

  • Preferred candidate chosen for AHRC Chair

    Professor Sir Drummond Bone selected as the government’s preferred candidate to be the Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

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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

  • Where next for social science?

    David Willetts talks about the importance of social science at the inaugural annual lecture of the Campaign for Social Science.

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

  • UK set to lead the way for smart cities

    Government, cities, businesses and universities are joining forces to make sure the UK is leading the global race to develop smarter cities.

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

  • £3 million boost for energy storage innovation

    A British enterprise has been awarded a contract worth £3million to spur on innovation in energy storage, Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker announced today.

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

  • Tech City celebrates third anniversary as new figures show economic success story

    The government outlines further plans to back the UK technology sector.

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

  • Open access research

    David Willetts updates Berlin Open Access Conference delegates on the UK's commitment to an open access policy for publicy-funded research.

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

  • Association of Colleges conference 2013: colleges and innovation

    Vince Cable recognises further education achievements and asks colleges to innovate more than ever at Association of Colleges conference.

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

  • Bledisloe Memorial Lecture 2013 on science, technology and agriculture

    David Willetts gave the Royal Agricultural University 2013 Bledisloe Lecture on the important role of science and technology in agriculture.

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

  • New chair of the Natural Environment Research Council appointed

    Sir Anthony Cleaver appointed as the new chair of the Natural Environment Research Council

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

  • Scotland and the rest of the UK’s research base – a strong union

    The latest Scotland Analysis paper is released today (11 November 2013)

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