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£16 million investment to further a UK and Switzerland science partnership

The United Kingdom and Switzerland have joined together to form an innovative £16 million science partnership that hopes to tackle global challenges.

Science and research: Agriculture and agrifood system

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, outlines the country’s agriculture and agrifood system to demonstrate its scientific and research advancements.

Supercomputing: UK boosts research access with EuroHPC £770 million membership

Unlocking new frontiers in research, the UK joins EuroHPC, gaining access to cutting-edge supercomputing resources and enhanced funding opportunities, over £770 million, bolstering scientific innovation and collaboration across Europe.

€17.8 Million for transformative neighbourhood projects in New European Bauhaus initiative

The European Union has announced a significant funding opportunity for projects aimed at revitalizing neighbourhoods and fostering sustainability through the New European Bauhaus initiative.

Manchester scientists achieve milestone with one-dimensional superconductor discovery

Scientists at The University of Manchester achieve robust superconductivity in high magnetic fields using a newly created one-dimensional (1D) system.

Liverpool University to lead £1.3m initiative to combat antimicrobial resistance

In an aim towards battling the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the University of Liverpool has been granted £1.3 million to lead the UK Government’s Fleming Fund Fellowship Programme.

Manchester researchers secure ERC Grants for ground-breaking scientific projects

Seven Manchester researchers have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) advanced grants for ambitious, curiosity-driven scientific projects in an effort to support scientific breakthroughs.

Karl von Frisch and Konrad Lorenz: Two biologists in Nazi Germany

In 1973, three biologists shared the Nobel Prize for medicine: two Austrians who had conducted most of their research in Germany, Karl von Frisch and Konrad Lorenz, and the Dutchman Nikolaas Tinbergen.

Scientific advancement and innovation research in Asia

Prof Dr Preethi Kesavan, Head, School of Advanced Technology and Digital Media, at LSBF Singapore, explores scientific advancement and innovation across Asia from a regional perspective.

UK and EU Leaders encourage enterprises to utilise Horizon Europe funding

To boost innovation, British and European Union science chiefs are urging researchers and businesses to take the opportunities presented by Horizon Europe funding.

UK boosts semiconductor industry with a £26.8 million investment

The United Kingdom is doubling its commitment to semiconductor technology with an investment of £26.8 million.

UK health research funding plateaus

UK health research funding reached £5 billion in 2022, but is now plateauing, according to the UK Health Research Analysis 2022. The report, commissioned by the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC), provides the most detailed overview yet of UK health research funding from 2004 to 2022 from all public sectors.

Liverpool scientists awarded £1.4 Million to develop breakthrough malaria drug

Scientists from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) have taken a huge step forward in combating the global threat of malaria.

Prioritising brain health in Europe and beyond

With the growing burden of brain disorders, it is more important than ever to ensure the necessary approaches are available; the European Brain Council discusses the priorities for supporting brain health and research in Europe and beyond.

Horizon Europe association: Switzerland and Canada in the fast lane

With the year coming to an end, we must reflect on Europe's largest funding machine “Horizon Europe”, the flagship programme that continues to push researchers to better our planet and lives through innovation and research. But who are the grant's newest associates going to be?

Japan: Scientific advancement and innovation

Prof Dr Preethi Kesavan, Head, School of Advanced Technology and Digital Media at LSBF Singapore, expounds on the potential of scientific advancement and innovation, using the Japanese exemplar.

European Innovation Council approves €1 Billion in deep tech venture investments

Today, the European Commission announced that the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund has approved nearly €1 billion in investments for deep tech companies since it commenced operations in September 2022.

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