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  • Reappointment of Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Chair

    Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts announces the reappointment of Professor Sir Tom Blundell as the chair of the (BBSRC)

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

  • Higher education funding: 2014 to 2015

    Funding allocations to the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) for 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016.

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  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Professor Robin Grimes appointed as Foreign Office Chief Scientific Adviser

    Professor Robin Grimes has been appointed as the new Chief Scientific Adviser to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, starting in February 2013.

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

  • £600 million funding boost for science and research

    Science Minister David Willetts announces government investment in the ‘eight great technologies’.

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

  • £600 million investment in the eight great technologies

    The ‘eight great technologies’ which will propel the UK to future growth receive funding boost

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

  • Eight great technologies

    The ‘eight great technologies’ which will propel the UK to future growth receive a funding boost.

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

  • Reappointment of Science and Technology Facilities Council Chair

    Professor Sir Michael Sterling reappointed as the Chair of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

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

  • £292,000 boost for bioenergy entrepreneurs

    Seven British entrepreneurs have been awarded a share of £292,000 to spur on innovation in bioenergy.

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

  • UK leads EU scheme to drive bioenergy innovation

    The UK has pledged up to £10million (€12.5M) to develop innovative bioenergy projects, in partnership with seven other EU countries.

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

  • Support for Innovation Workshop

    A series of one day workshops about government support for business R&D and innovation.

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

  • Small businesses to benefit from £1.1 million innovation boost

    New Innovation Vouchers for businesses who want to use public open data to develop new ideas, improve processes and target new markets.

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

  • Britain, Brunei and Beyond: Developing our Education Partnerships

    Minister of State Swire's keynote speech at the MoU signing ceremony between the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources Brunei and Oxford University.

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

  • Prime Minister announces Saul Klein as UK Tech Envoy to Israel

    PM: I'm delighted to announce we are appointing Saul Klein, someone with huge experience in early-stage investment, to be the UK's first tech envoy to Israel.

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

  • DNA tests to revolutionise fight against cancer and help 100,000 NHS patients

    Life Sciences Strategy report shows UK has generated more than £1bn on industry and private sector investment within 12 months

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

  • PM announces £50m funding to regenerate Old Street roundabout

    Major new investments from companies and government announced in Tech City.

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

  • Vince Cable promotes UK advanced manufacturing

    On 5 November Vince Cable officially opened MIRA Technology Park's new control centre. He also visited Toyota in Burnaston to celebrate the first new Auris model to roll off the production line.

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

  • £1 billion investment for UK Science and Research

    Seven new university and business research partnerships in sectors including life sciences, energy efficiency and advanced manufacturing were announced today by David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science.

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

  • Joanna Shields to lead Tech City Investment Organisation

    Joanna Shields will also take up position as Business Ambassador for the Digital Industries.

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

  • Life Sciences Strategy Update: August 2012

    Letter from David Willetts to stakeholders about progress in implementing the ‘Strategy for UK Life Sciences’.

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