Blog – UKRI https://www.ukri.org UK Research and Innovation Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:13:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-ukri-site-icon-32x32.png Blog – UKRI https://www.ukri.org 32 32 The UK facility powering a global neutrino experiment  https://www.ukri.org/blog/the-uk-facility-powering-a-global-neutrino-experiment/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:13:13 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=182046 Engineer working on the DUNE project. Soldering the delicate wire is a precision job, done by hand.  If you were to ask anyone on the streets of Daresbury village where the DUNE factory was, you’d be met with puzzled looks.

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]]> Championing EDI in bioscience https://www.ukri.org/blog/championing-edi-in-bioscience/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:26:04 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=181865 Reflections on advancing BBSRC’s work through its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Expert Advisory Group.

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]]> Why evidence matters in health research https://www.ukri.org/blog/why-evidence-matters-in-health-research/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:28 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=181069 Professor Patrick Chinnery awarding the 2025 MRC Millennium Medal to Professor George Davey Smith on stage at the award ceremonyProfessor George Davey Smith explains why he encourages scientists to look for ways they might be wrong.

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]]> Making sense of MRC translational funding: a simple guide https://www.ukri.org/blog/making-sense-of-mrc-translational-funding-a-simple-guide/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:13 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=178602 MRC translational research funding can help turn discoveries into real-world health solutions. Find out what we offer, to help you apply for the right type.

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]]> Insider insights: What’s new for the Women in Innovation Awards https://www.ukri.org/blog/insider-insights-whats-new-for-the-women-in-innovation-awards/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:37 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=178619 The Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards are back - and we’ve made important changes based on feedback from our community.

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]]> MRC forward look: where we need your research ideas https://www.ukri.org/blog/mrc-forward-look-where-we-need-your-research-ideas/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:34 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=178501 Two years into his role, our Executive Chair shares his top priorities, including focus areas we’re exploring for the future where we need your research ideas.

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]]> EPSRC’s 2025 university visits: research in motion https://www.ukri.org/blog/epsrcs-2025-university-visits-research-in-motion/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:00:27 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=177127 EPSRC Executive Chair Charlotte Deane posing at a university visit.An update from our Executive Chair on the 2025 university visits, covering priorities from AI to infrastructure and innovative research across UK institutions.

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]]> Quantum technologies: celebrating achievements and looking ahead https://www.ukri.org/blog/quantum-technologies-celebrating-achievements-and-looking-ahead/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:13 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=177515 A female researcher using a complicated piece of equipment with visible wires.Quantum Technology theme leads, Tracy and Lydia, highlight quantum achievements and the investments in talent and partnerships for the future.

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]]> Evolving follow-on funding to realise new possibilities https://www.ukri.org/blog/evolving-follow-on-funding-to-realise-new-possibilities/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:36 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=176122 The Arts and Humanities Research Council’s (AHRC) follow-on funding (FoF) scheme is evolving. Find out what is changing, why it matters and how to apply.

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]]> UKRI-funded ATTUNE project https://www.ukri.org/blog/ukri-funded-attune-project/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:30 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=175297 Group of young people sat on chairs participating in the ATTUNE project. One participant is speaking into a microphoneFind out about a joint UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) council funded project that uses arts-based approaches to understand adverse childhood experiences.

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]]> How AHRC’s investments will help to design a greener tomorrow https://www.ukri.org/blog/how-ahrcs-investments-will-help-to-design-a-greener-tomorrow/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:53:09 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=173910 The Tools for Transition exhibition.The week of the World Design Congress culminates in the announcement of further funding for AHRC’s Future Observatory: Design the Green Transition programme.

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]]> The Franklin’s path to purposeful innovation https://www.ukri.org/blog/the-franklins-path-to-purposeful-innovation/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:00:47 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=173072 Two scientists working in a lab.Paul Matthews at The Rosalind Franklin Institute discusses a year of progress and renewed purpose.

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]]> Creative Industries Clusters: the next chapter in a UK success story https://www.ukri.org/blog/creative-industries-clusters-the-next-chapter-in-a-uk-success-story/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:00:13 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=173000 Person moving in front of digital screen.As we prepare to launch the next wave of Creative Industries Clusters (CI Clusters), find out more about the upcoming funding opportunity.

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]]> How the SSI advances digital research in the arts and humanities https://www.ukri.org/blog/how-the-ssi-advances-digital-research-in-the-arts-and-humanities/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:32:03 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=173130 Row of computers in front of catalogue cabinets.How can the Software Sustainability Institute (SSI) help researchers to gain new skills and contribute to advancing digital research in the arts and humanities?

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]]> Shaping AI design through the humanities https://www.ukri.org/blog/shaping-ai-design-through-the-humanities/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:17:42 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=172785 A new research funding opportunity for interpretive technologies aims to harness the humanities to overcome the limitations of existing AI technologies.

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]]> Mathematical models turn patient data into life-saving insight https://www.ukri.org/blog/mathematical-models-turn-patient-data-into-life-saving-insight/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:00:05 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=172368 Group of early career researchers stood in front of a University of Exeter buildingFind out how mathematical research is unlocking new value from complex and underused intensive care unit (ICU) data.

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]]> Improving the environmental sustainability of research https://www.ukri.org/blog/improving-the-environmental-sustainability-of-research/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:14:12 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=171531 A group of workshop delegates from across Europe.As interest grows in how research can enable organisations find solutions to reduce the environmental cost of research practices, UKRI hosted a workshop.

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]]> Insights from our Board and Panel Associate Scheme https://www.ukri.org/blog/insights-from-our-board-and-panel-associate-scheme/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:20:55 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=170635 As MRC reopens its Board and Panel Associate Scheme and board and panel member recruitment, two associates and two scheme mentors share their experiences.

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]]> Why dance research matters https://www.ukri.org/blog/why-dance-research-matters/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:41 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=169651 Blurred dancers in a dance studioDance research has wide-ranging impact, from helping individuals with conditions such as Parkinson’s to shaping the development of intelligent systems.

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]]> My journey from arts researcher to entrepreneur https://www.ukri.org/blog/my-journey-from-arts-researcher-to-entrepreneur/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:00:54 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?p=168893 Woman wearing eScent mask created by Dr Jenny TillotsonEmbarking on the journey from arts researcher to entrepreneur has been a transformative odyssey, driven by passion, resilience, and an unwavering belief in creativity.

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