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GCRF Digital Innovation for Development in Africa programme: light-touch review (document)
This light-touch review brings together key findings, early outcomes and results of the GCRF Digital Innovation for Development in Africa (DIDA) programme.
Doctoral focal award: nuclear skills
Apply for funding for doctoral focal awards (previously centres for doctoral training) to deliver cohort-based doctoral education in civil and defence nuclear skills to home students. An intent to submit must be completed by 12 September 2025 4 […]00pm UK time.
How plants promote better mental health and wellbeing
Research has shown that spending more time in nature has a beneficial impact on our mental health. In fact, research funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has found that living with a regular view of a green space provides health benefits worth £300 per person […]
Research and innovation for everyone
We know that when wider society is involved, research and innovation become more relevant and useful for everyone. Communities around the UK have valuable knowledge to contribute to research and innovation processes, and participation can benefit them through the development of skills and opportunities to address issues that matter to them. To reflect our diverse […]
Putting community archaeology in its place
Community engagement is synonymous with archaeology fieldwork, made popular in the public imagination through TV programmes such as Time Team and Digging for Britain or sitcoms like Detectorists. But community archaeology is more than digging trenches; it’s about deepening people’s connections to their heritage, fostering identity, and strengthening communities. Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)-funded projects have shown how archaeology can […]
Smart sustainable plastic packaging
The Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging challenge aims to deliver a dramatic reduction in plastic waste entering the environment by 2025.
Opening up the environment programme
The programme funds environmental science projects. It supports people from different disciplines to bring skills and ideas to tackle environmental challenges.
Healthy environment, healthy people
Why it matters The quality of our environment is central to our health, wellbeing and ability to thrive. From the cleanliness of our air and water, to the temperatures in which we live and work, to our relationship with nature and the positive effect that has on our mental health. Harm to the environment comes […]
Annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024: summary (document)
Summary of the annual report of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), including introductions by the Chair and CEO, and a UKRI performance overview.
Explainer: UKRI’s support for international research and innovation (document)
An overview of how UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) brings global knowledge to the UK and UK expertise to the world.