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A new laboratory that will help UK companies develop and test the engines powering the next generation of satellites has opened at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire.
Almost 200 containers of low-level radioactive waste that once formed part of Britain’s experiment with fast breeder nuclear reactors are being entombed.
Short stories inspiring defence and national security thinking.
As a member of a Science Advisory Committee (SAC) in DHSC, Sue Lanham-New has had lasting impact on public health through her advice and recommendations.
A scientist‑to‑civil‑service journey: Thanuja Galhena applies her advanced materials expertise to drive investment, build supply chains and help shape policy.
As an associate member of a Science Advisory Committee (SAC), Dr Fahad Ahmed contributes to national policy discussions early in his career.
The Science and Technology Secretary has written an Op-Ed in the Yorkshire Post on Barnsley becoming the UK's first Tech Town.
Sellafield’s Remote Technologies Group is the first to use an innovative contamination swabbing tool for quadruped robots, developed through the RAICo collaboration.
Science advice to help explore blockchain technology's potential, building understanding and identifying the challenges of applying it to public services.
Scotland will host a new AI Growth Zone in Lanarkshire, supporting more than 3,400 jobs and helping drive economic growth as part of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy.
New partnerships across life sciences, quantum and advanced connectivity.
Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI.
UK-Bulgaria co-operation is boosting semiconductor innovation, investment and skills, strengthening supply chains and supporting Bulgaria’s growing tech sector.
Dr Paul Bate will be stepping down as Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency at the end of March 2026.
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Bio Industry Association on Thursday 29 January 2026.
A new facility designed to help small businesses thrive in the UK space sector has opened at Airbus Defence and Space’s Stevenage site, backed by £3.9 million from the UK Space Agency.
How evidence‑based innovation enabled faster case handling and strengthened the pursuit of justice.
Innovation remains central to the UK’s nuclear mission. Sellafield Ltd now uses four‑legged robots to accelerate decommissioning, improving safety and reducing human exposure to hazards.
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Bloomberg on Wednesday 28 January 2026.
Every adult in the UK is eligible to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical AI skills for work.
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