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05 Jun Technology

The George Freeman interview: "It would be extraordinary" if a deal on Horizon can't be negotiated

George Freeman says that the UK is not yet a science superpower. But by collaborating with the EU and embracing artificial intelligence, the minister for science, innovation and technology is striving to meet this ambition. He tells Sophie Church that the UK must play to its strengths to succeed. Photography by Jack Lawson

02 May Technology

Innovation is our ticket to solving the world’s biggest challenges

From the light bulb to the World Wide Web, to ground-breaking theories in gravity and black holes, DNA’s double helix and the deployment of the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine, we can all rightly be proud that the United Kingdom has been at the forefront of scientific discovery for centuries.

Innovation is the key to ‘Shaping Future Skills’, say Catapult Network and partners at South Wales event

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09 Mar Economy

Innovation is the key to ‘Shaping Future Skills’, say Catapult Network and partners at South Wales event

The Catapult Network lends its weight to the challenge of transforming the availability of key skills within the UK in key areas of technological growth.

Why science, innovation and technology must be at the heart of the UK’s plan for growth

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03 Mar Economy

Why science, innovation and technology must be at the heart of the UK’s plan for growth

New Chair of the Catapult Network, Katherine Bennett CBE, explains how joint collaboration between industry and Government can deliver on the UK's growth ambitions.

2022: Catalysing the UK’s journey as an innovation nation

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27 Jan Environment

2022: Catalysing the UK’s journey as an innovation nation

As the UK prepares to harness the power of technology to address its most critical national challenges, Catapults are primed to support the journey towards the UK becoming a science superpower and an innovation nation.

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16 Dec 2022 Health

Alchemab Therapeutics and Medicines Discovery Catapult Awarded £1.7 Million Grant From Innovate UK to Accelerate Development of Disease-Modifying Therapy for Huntington’s Disease

Company plans to triage a panel of antibodies towards first in human studies.

How the UK can become the world’s green-shoring destination of choice

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07 Dec 2022 Economy

How the UK can become the world’s green-shoring destination of choice

Where there is challenge, there is opportunity.

21 Nov 2022 Economy

Rishi Sunak Promises Business Innovation, Minister Dismisses "Swiss-style" Brexit, MP Scorns Beckham In Qatar

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised that the government wants to focus on “innovation” and “new ideas” to drive economic growth in a major speech to business leaders at the annual CBI Conference in Birmingham.

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03 Nov 2022 Health

Medicines Discovery Catapult and Xerion Healthcare Secure Funding for Innovative Brain Tumour Treatment

Innovate UK SMART Grant awarded to accelerate progress to clinical trials.

Life-Saving Data: Why Health Data is a Key that Unlocks Healthcare Innovation

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30 Sep 2022 Health

Life-Saving Data: Why Health Data is a Key that Unlocks Healthcare Innovation

The UK has a unique and world-leading combination of a thriving science and innovation sector, a public health service, a rich fabric of medical research charities and a vibrant biomedical industry. But maintaining this position against the highly capitalised global competition will require these groups to adopt new joint approaches and utilise our national resources, including consented medical data.

Medicines Discovery Catapult and ZEISS Set Sights on Advancing Microscopy

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11 Aug 2022 Health

Medicines Discovery Catapult and ZEISS Set Sights on Advancing Microscopy

Medicines Discovery Catapult and ZEISS have announced a new partnership to drive the application of microscopy in drug discovery.

As the space sector flourishes, it’s time to take UK ambition to the stars

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12 Jul 2022 Education

As the space sector flourishes, it’s time to take UK ambition to the stars

What we do next in outer space is crucial to the future of humanity and of our planet – and the UK has a vital role to play say experts and Parliamentarians.

Catapult Network welcomes new ‘Inclusivity in Innovation’ supporters at major ED&I event

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07 Jul 2022 Communities

Catapult Network welcomes new ‘Inclusivity in Innovation’ supporters at major ED&I event

The Catapult Network has today confirmed the backing of a dozen new high-profile supporters, including Rolls-Royce and Siemens, for its Inclusivity in Innovation Charter.

A critical enabler: How technology is helping the UK thrive

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04 Jul 2022 Education

A critical enabler: How technology is helping the UK thrive

The world is transforming at an incredible pace – and even more so since the raft of change the pandemic brought to all our lives. If you’re not able to embrace the latest technology, you’ll either be outcompeted, out of business, or out of luck.

Why the Catapult Network is a trailblazer for a new energy future

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01 Jul 2022 Economy

Why the Catapult Network is a trailblazer for a new energy future

Philip New left the position of CEO for the Energy Systems Catapult recently. Here he looks back on it becoming a critical part in the UK’s energy jigsaw – and what the future may hold.

29 Jun 2022 Defence

To boldly go? UK aims to boost defence capabilities in space

The government’s first full Defence Space Strategy will not rocket the United Kingdom to the front of the space arms race, but it promises to be a launch pad for developing new satellite capabilities and domestic know-how in an increasingly important military domain.

Pioneering plastic-eating enzyme innovation centre opens

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25 May 2022 Environment

Pioneering plastic-eating enzyme innovation centre opens

The University of Portsmouth’s Centre for Enzyme Innovation (CEI) will officially open its new Industrial Engagement Hub (IEH) on Friday 27 May.

The powerful network ready to help the UK realise its true potential

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24 May 2022 Economy

The powerful network ready to help the UK realise its true potential

From levelling up to reaching net zero, the UK has big ideas and grand plans – but in the midst of a war in Ukraine, a growing labour shortage, a booming rise in cost of living and with the pandemic and Brexit still influencing public spending the question is: can it achieve its ambitions? Matthew Durdy explains why the Catapult Network could hold many of the answers.

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20 May 2022 Economy

The House of Lords debates the Catapult Network's role and future

On 19 May the House of Lords debated the report from the Science and Technology Committee: Catapults: bridging the gap between research and industry.

Accelerating human-relevant innovation will benefit both people and animals

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19 May 2022 Environment

Accelerating human-relevant innovation will benefit both people and animals

Animal protection is an issue of vital importance and is rightfully climbing up the political agenda - recent months have seen some welcome progress in this field, but I want us to go further, and would like to see the UK position itself as leader in the world when it comes to animal welfare.

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04 May 2022 Environment

HFSS is an opportunity for real brand innovation

Coming into force from this October, new HFSS legislation is considered the most significant change to the food and drink industry in decades, but how can businesses use the upcoming milestones as an opportunity for brand innovation?

Nicola Pegg, Director of Research and Development at Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) explains the journey the makers of Lucozade and Ribena have been on to reduce sugar in its much-loved drinks.