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Preparing for an Unknown Future: The Net Zero Skills Challenge Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
Preparing for an Unknown Future: The Net Zero Skills Challenge
Many of the sectors, industries, and jobs that will support the Net Zero transition do not yet exist. When we are so unsure of what our future skills needs will be, how can we prepare a skilled workforce ready to create the infrastructure of tomorrow? PoliticsHome sat down with experts from UKCRIC to learn more about the Net Zero skills challenge
We must incentivise research into treatments for rare cancers like glioblastoma
Health
By Scott Arthur
We must incentivise research into treatments for rare cancers like glioblastoma
My lovely daughter, Ruth, is going to run a marathon. The training is proving difficult, but she is keen to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity after losing the grandfather she loved to the condition. His name was Ivor Hutchison.
New research defines the challenge of woodland restoration Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
New research defines the challenge of woodland restoration
The challenge of creating new woodland in the UK is daunting, but new research from The University of Manchester concludes that policymakers should “prioritise woodland creation protocols aimed at nature recovery and tailored to the context of restoration rather than simply based on opportunistic land acquisition.”
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Energy
By Policy@Manchester
University of Manchester researchers working to solve UK energy storage conundrum
Ensuring the UK has sufficient levels of renewable energy to meet its needs is only possible with suitable energy storage infrastructure – and University of Manchester experts are working to provide a “future-proof” solution.
Transformation in Urban Underground Infrastructure Partner content
Transport
By UKCRIC
Transformation in Urban Underground Infrastructure
In September 2023 a pivotal two-day transatlantic workshop explored the state of the art in urban underground infrastructure research. The workshop was funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF), and brought together internationally-leading infrastructure scholars and experts from the UK and USA to consider the big questions and identify major gaps in knowledge and the enabling technology. The resulting report is an important milestone in defining the opportunities for transformation in urban underground infrastructure.
Joint call for urgent regulation of human embryo research Partner content
Health
By Policy@Manchester
Joint call for urgent regulation of human embryo research
Clear rules governing human embryo research must be established to enable regulators, researchers and funders to assess whether stem cell-generated models should be considered as human embryos, two leading experts from The University of Manchester have argued.
The Professor Will See You Now: Politicians wrong about nearly everything
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: Politicians wrong about nearly everything
In an occasional series, Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: politicians wrong about nearly everything
How universities are rising to the net-zero challenge Partner content
Education
By The University of Sheffield
How universities are rising to the net-zero challenge
University of Sheffield Vice-Chancellor, Professor Koen Lamberts, writes on the importance of academia, industry and government working together to build a more sustainable future.
House of Commons librarian interview: Restoration and Renewal, escape rooms and his virology training
Parliament
By Tali Fraser
House of Commons librarian interview: Restoration and Renewal, escape rooms and his virology training
New House of Commons librarian Grant Hill-Cawthorne is the youngest appointed to the role in 200 years. He tells Tali Fraser his vision for the Library’s future, its place in the Palace’s Restoration and Renewal programme, and how his medical training helped Parliament during Covid
A critical enabler: How technology is helping the UK thrive Partner content
Education
By BT
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.
A stunning start to a scientific ocean-going quest Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
A stunning start to a scientific ocean-going quest
Scientists from the University of Portsmouth were in London on Sunday (12 June) for the start of a unique piece of research; an epic rowing adventure around the British coastline.
Pioneering plastic-eating enzyme innovation centre opens Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
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.
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Economy
By Catapult Network
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.
MP visit to discuss plastic pollution solutions Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
MP visit to discuss plastic pollution solutions
Jo Churchill MP met with the team behind the recently announced Global Plastic Policy Centre and discussed the challenges and opportunities in tackling the global plastic pollution crisis.
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Economy
By Mobile UK
#Talking5G with Sophy Moffat, Cluttons’ Head of Insight & Research
Is the Chancellor seeking to scrap or safeguard R&D relief for our SMEs? Partner content
Economy
By ForrestBrown
Is the Chancellor seeking to scrap or safeguard R&D relief for our SMEs?
Why reforming, not scrapping, R&D relief is the best way to support British businesses.
To connect the UK we need to start locally Partner content
Environment
By Mobile UK
To connect the UK we need to start locally
Mobile UK's Director of Policy and Communications, Gareth Elliott, looks at the potential solutions to mobile deployment. This follows on from research published by Cluttons and YouGov which found that a lack of understanding, collaboration and funding threaten the UK's connectivity.
LISTEN: Catapult Network podcast series puts UK innovation under the spotlight Partner content
Economy
By Catapult Network
LISTEN: Catapult Network podcast series puts UK innovation under the spotlight
The Supercharging Innovation Podcast led by Dr Jeremy Silver, this year’s Catapult Network Chair and CEO of Digital Catapult, brought together special guests from government, business and academia to discuss innovation, and why it is so important for our society today. Here are some of the main highlights.
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Economy
By Mobile UK
Why is 5G research so integral to our future?