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A dataset published by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) today, Thursday 16 January 2020, provides a single overview of all competitive funding decisions made by UKRI’s nine councils for the first time.

UK scientists, researchers and businesses can continue to participate in, bid for and lead projects in the European Union’s (EU) flagship programme Horizon 2020, as if the UK remained a Member State, even after the UK exits the EU on 31 January 2020.

Globally, over one third of food produced across the whole food chain is wasted. In the UK, 51% of the food wasted is lost before it even reaches consumers, during either the agriculture, post-harvest, distribution or processing stages.

Partners across industry and government are coming together to support the development of next generation underwater autonomous systems that will significantly improve capabilities such as sensing, communications, endurance and operations creating potential opportunities in the defence and offshore energy sectors.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is proud to support the United Nations International Year of Plant Health. 

Today (16 January), UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) launched two new competitions to develop smarter plastics that are greener, safer and more easily recyclable, combatting the scourge of waste plastic globally.

Prof. Judith Phillips OBE has been appointed as Research Director for the Healthy Ageing Challenge, delivered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

An independent report makes a series of recommendations to support greater transparency in the communication of open access publishing prices and services. 

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) are seeking input to understand how research, training and demonstration activities can best inform and accelerate the transition to net zero heating and cooling for the UK. 

Sue brings more than 15 years’ senior management experience to the role, from both the public and third sectors, most recently as Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development at the Royal British Legion.

Researchers from across the UK are invited to apply for a new, international fund that aims to inspire breakthrough innovations to improve our physical, mental and social wellbeing as we age.

A number of members of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) community, including two Executive Chairs, have been recognised in the New Year Honours.

The ESRC and AHRC portfolio of GCRF projects engages with local indigenous communities spanning a wide range of countries and geographical regions which are beneficiaries of official development assistance (ODA).

Two evidence reviews on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), published by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) today, have informed the organisation’s forthcoming five-year plan to foster a more inclusive and diverse research and innovation environment.

From the complex reasons for migration and the legacies of colonialism, to new life, communities and the defiance and energy of contemporary Haitian art. These are some of the subjects explored by the five winners of the 2019 AHRC Research in Film Awards.

Two significant documents, produced by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), that analyse the UK’s research and innovation infrastructures for the first time and highlight investment opportunities across the country, are published today.

Pre-election guidance applies to all UK civil servants, Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) and other arms’ length bodies including UK Research and Innovation.

The outstanding efforts of individuals and organisations across the UK who are inspiring young people to study STEM subjects has been celebrated at the STEM Inspiration Awards.