UKRI’s CEO, Professor Sir Ian Chapman, is providing regular updates about the upcoming 2026 strategy and what it will mean for the research and innovation community.
Video: Our new five-year strategy (YouTube) 13 July 2026
Professor Sir Ian Chapman, introduces UKRI’s newly published strategy for 2026 to 2031.
Video: future research and innovation funding opportunities (YouTube) 15 June 2026
Professor Sir Ian Chapman introduces a new resource that highlights upcoming UKRI opportunities.
UKRI and DSIT respond to Select Committee letter 9 April 2026
Professor Sir Ian Chapman and Lord Vallance respond to a letter from the Chair of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
UKRI and DSIT respond to Select Committee letter 19 March 2026
Professor Sir Ian Chapman and Lord Vallance respond to a letter from the Chair of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
Video: UKRI opportunities update from Professor Sir Ian Chapman (YouTube) 5 March 2026
Professor Sir Ian Chapman provides highlights on current and upcoming UKRI opportunities.
Video: budget allocations update from Professor Sir Ian Chapman (YouTube) 3 March 2026
Professor Sir Ian Chapman explains how UKRI’s budget will transition over the next four years.
Open letter to the research and innovation community 16 February 2026
Following an open letter of 1 February, Professor Sir Ian Chapman responds to community feedback and provides an update.
Open letter to the research and innovation community 1 February 2026
Professor Sir Ian Chapman outlines changes to UKRI investment approach, addressing concerns about research funding and the financial position of STFC.
Last updated: 13 July 2026