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Articles tagged with: Science and technology
Science should be for everyone
Education
By Chi Onwurah MP
Science should be for everyone
This is a period of huge change in science and technology, from AI to breakthrough treatments, creating massive opportunities to transform the lives of ordinary working people for the better.
Former Science Minister Resigned Because He Could Not Afford Mortgage Rise
Economy
Former Science Minister Resigned Because He Could Not Afford Mortgage Rise
George Freeman resigned as Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation last year in part because he could not afford to pay for an increase in his mortgage on his ministerial salary.
The crucial role of chemistry in achieving net-zero: transforming industries and reducing emissions Partner content
Environment
By Chemical Industries Association
The crucial role of chemistry in achieving net-zero: transforming industries and reducing emissions
The chemical industry is fundamental to net-zero. We provide the advanced materials used in the technologies that society is looking to deploy to reach our climate targets. Everything from wind turbine blades to insulation to lightweight materials all rely on chemical innovation and engineering. Wherever you look in the economy, chemical products are helping to decarbonise the way we live.
Partner content
Health
By Medicines Discovery Catapult
UK Launches Its First National Total-Body PET Platform for Drug Discovery
Patients to benefit from game-changing full-body scans to provide a richer picture of human health for clinical research.
Government Urged To 'Get On With' Regulating AI Ahead Of Rest Of World
Technology
Government Urged To "Get On With" Regulating AI Ahead Of Rest Of World
The government must address 12 key challenges presented by artificial intelligence and needs to urgently introduce legislation to tighten regulation around AI and get ahead of international competitors, according to a new select committee report.
Partner content
Economy
By Policy@Manchester
Not immaterial: Why the UK must play to its strengths in quantum technology
The UK Science and Technology Framework has recently been announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, with Quantum Technologies (QTs) identified as one of five critical technologies. But what is needed to realise this vision – and should the UK invest everywhere, or target its areas of expertise? Professor Richard Curry, from The University of Manchester, outlines how the country can take a leading role in materials for quantum technology, and how government can make this goal a reality.
The Semiconductor Strategy: What comes next for the UK chips industry? Partner content
Economy
By Pragmatic Semiconductor
The Semiconductor Strategy: What comes next for the UK chips industry?
Today saw the publication of the Government’s much-anticipated Semiconductor Strategy. Scott White, Co-Founder of Pragmatic, gives his response, and reflects on the next steps for the sector.
MPs Warn Against 'Sleepwalking' Into AI Danger Without Rapid Regulation
Technology
MPs Warn Against "Sleepwalking" Into AI Danger Without Rapid Regulation
Conservative and Labour MPs have called on the government to “act now” on regulating rapidly advancing AI technology, as a new think tank report recommends the UK establishes itself as a leader in the "global AI race".
How can the UK turbocharge its ambition to be a science and technology superpower? Partner content
Economy
By Pragmatic Semiconductor
How can the UK turbocharge its ambition to be a science and technology superpower?
Pragmatic is a UK based manufacturer of innovative flexible semiconductors. As the only manufacturer globally of flexible chips, Pragmatic's technology provides the opportunity for the UK to become a world leader in a critical sector. Today, the company publishes a report into "How can the UK turbocharge its ambition to be a science and technology superpower?"
Can Britain’s Farmers Save the Planet? How Science and Technology is Transforming UK Agriculture Partner content
Environment
By UPL
Can Britain’s Farmers Save the Planet? How Science and Technology is Transforming UK Agriculture
The UK’s agricultural sector is essential for the nation’s food security, but traditional ways of working contribute to carbon emissions and impact on biodiversity. A recent parliamentary reception, hosted by UPL, heard how the nation’s farmers are embracing new technologies that can transform British farming into one of the most progressive, resilient, and sustainable examples in the world today.
Four steps to building a semiconductor industry fit for the future Partner content
Education
By Pragmatic Semiconductor
Four steps to building a semiconductor industry fit for the future
The UK Government’s much anticipated semiconductor strategy provides an opportunity to seize a leading role for the UK in a sector that underpins virtually every modern industry. Scott White, CEO of flexible semiconductor manufacturer Pragmatic, outlines the four steps to doing so.
2022: Catalysing the UK’s journey as an innovation nation Partner content
Environment
By Catapult Network
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.
The UK’s world leading work in genomics heralds a new era of precision healthcare
Health
By Baroness Blackwood
The UK’s world leading work in genomics heralds a new era of precision healthcare
From improved diagnosis and targeting of treatments in common and rare diseases, to preventative measures to prolong healthy lives, genomics has the potential to positively impact our wellbeing whilst also improving the cost-effectiveness of healthcare systems
St Louis Grammar School becomes first team from Northern Ireland to claim victory in Raytheon Technologies Quadcopter Challenge Partner content
Education
By Raytheon Technologies
St Louis Grammar School becomes first team from Northern Ireland to claim victory in Raytheon Technologies Quadcopter Challenge
Following months of pitching, preparation and flying, the Raytheon Technologies Quadcopter Challenge crowned Pollution Solution from St Louis Grammar School its 2022 winners last night after a nail-biting final at Royal Air Force College Cranwell.
Partner content
Education
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Government urged to tackle £1.5bn engineering skills shortage through primary and secondary education drive
A new report endorsed by over 150 engineering leaders and celebrities, led by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), is today calling on government to help tackle the UK’s engineering skills shortage by embedding engineering into the current curriculum.
How the UK can become the world’s green-shoring destination of choice Partner content
Economy
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
How the UK can become the world’s green-shoring destination of choice
Where there is challenge, there is opportunity.
R&D funding must be protected from cuts
Economy
By Matt Burnett
R&D funding must be protected from cuts
When you're trying to save £50bn, it's good to keep all options on the table. Over the next couple of weeks the Chancellor will pour over spreadsheets and scrutinise departmental plans in an attempt to restore fiscal discipline.
For the UK's growing space industry, the sky's the limit
Economy
By David Morris MP
For the UK's growing space industry, the sky's the limit
On the same day I was appointed to government as a whip, I was given the honour of being appointed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to the role of the national space champion, in effect a United Kingdom government trade envoy post to the UK space Industry.