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The European Union and Chile join to strengthen the research and innovation partnership

The European Union and Chile have continued to reaffirm their strong and strategic partnership in research and innovation during the 11th Chile–EU Joint Steering Committee Meeting (JSCM), held on 13 January 2026 in Santiago, Chile.

AI tutoring tools could help 450,000 disadvantaged pupils in UK schools by 2027

Discover how the UK government plans to use safe AI-powered tutoring tools, co-created with teachers to support up to 450,000 disadvantaged pupils and help close the attainment gap.

Spinoff 2026 highlights how NASA technology has transformed life on Earth

NASA is celebrating five decades of transforming space technology into practical solutions on Earth with the release of Spinoff 2026, the 50th edition of its annual publication showing the commercial uses of NASA-developed innovations.

WM5G introduces a health innovation framework to accelerate virtual care

WM5G launches an open health innovation framework designed to accelerate virtual care, diagnostics, and community health services throughout the UK.

Revoice stroke communication device restores speech for patients

Cambridge researchers developed Revoice, an AI wearable that decodes silent speech, helping stroke patients with dysarthria communicate naturally.

Has AI creativity surpassed humans?

Artificial intelligence has reached a new milestone in the long-running debate over machine creativity, according to the largest study ever conducted comparing human creativity with that of generative AI systems.

NHS backs AI notetaking to free up more face-to-face care

NHS England urges use of AI notetaking tools to cut admin, boost clinician time with patients, and improve care, backed by evidence from trials at nine NHS sites.

Red tape cut to accelerate UK robotics and defence innovation

Outdated regulations that are hindering Britain’s robotics and defence technology sectors are set to be overhauled, as the government names both industries as new priority areas for the Regulatory Innovation Office.

Breakthrough test offers faster, more accurate ibd diagnosis

Researchers in Edinburgh have developed a rapid stool-based test aiming to improve the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease and reduce the need for invasive procedures.

The post office scandal and the perils of trust in software

The Horizon IT scandal is one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in modern British history. Paul Randell of Rockford Associates emphasises that the scandal revealed the critical need for surveillance, accountability, and a balanced approach to technology within organisations.

The connectivity problem hiding in smart bins and heart monitors

Dominic Norton from Spitfire Network Services highlights the connectivity problem hiding in smart bins and heart monitors.

UK Space Agency launches pilot SECP programme

The UK Space Agency has announced a new pilot initiative to strengthen commercial capabilities and accelerate innovation within the nation’s growing space ecosystem.

European Commission appoints new member to ERC scientific council

The European Commission has announced the appointment of six leading scientists, along with the renewal of one current member, to the Scientific Council of the European Research Council (ERC).

EU study calls for a unified approach to tackle rising cyberbullying

A new analysis by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) shows the urgency in addressing cyberbullying across the EU.

EU–LAC Innovation Cooperation strengthens ties in Mexico City

The EU–LAC Innovation Cooperation initiative brought together incubators, accelerators, policymakers, and ecosystem builders in Mexico City on 20–21 November 2025 for its third networking meeting, reinforcing a growing bridge between Europe and Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC).

UK budget in place to help tech firms start, scale, and stay in Britain

The UK government has announced a package of measures designed to strengthen the country's science and technology sectors, boost innovation, and help home-grown companies scale and remain in Britain.

The UK invests £155 million to strengthen critical positioning and timing infrastructure

The UK government has announced a £155 million investment to improve the resilience of the nation’s Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems.

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