News – UKRI

UKRI doctoral training investment set to power UK growth

UKRI — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:30:27 +0000

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) invests in next-generation doctoral training to boost UK innovation and economic growth.

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UKRI publishes refreshed environmental sustainability strategy

UKRI — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:37:07 +0000

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has published its environmental sustainability strategy for 2025 to2030.

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AI chatbot to help cybersecurity teams protect infrastructure

UKRI — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:54:35 +0000

A new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for cybersecurity could boost resilience in systems that power homes, deliver clean water, and keep transport moving.

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UKRI celebrates winners of the KE Awards 2025

UKRI — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:46:25 +0000

Exceptional collaborations from across the UK’s research and innovation system have been recognised at this year’s Knowledge Exchange Awards.

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Bioengineered bone marrow model successful in leukaemia research

UKRI — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:09:23 +0000

University of Glasgow scientists have used the first bioengineered bone marrow model to advance cancer research and reveal new therapy insights.

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Smart heat pumps could cut bills and ease grid pressure

UKRI — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:42:17 +0000

UK research shows heat pumps could cut emissions, lower bills, and help balance electricity demand, keeping homes warm and easing pressure on the grid.

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UKRI seeks your views in 2025 stakeholder survey

UKRI — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:00:31 +0000

In our third annual survey, we are asking for feedback on what we do, how well we do it and what our stakeholders think about UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

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Study finds reliability is key to making buses more sustainable

UKRI — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:09 +0000

Electric buses are transforming public transport and cutting emissions but new research highlights how tackling reliability could unlock their full potential.

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E-cargo bikes can replace car trips and reshape family travel

UKRI — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:38:45 +0000

Electric cargo (e-cargo) bikes can replace many car journeys, from school runs to shopping trips and family outings, according to new research.

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International fellowships to explore AI’s impact on science

UKRI — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:11 +0000

New £4 million programme funds early career researchers in the UK, US and Canada to investigate how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming science.

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New tools aim to improve early diagnosis and ease NHS pressure

UKRI — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:00:33 +0000

New technologies being developed by UK researchers could help diagnose common mental and physical health conditions earlier, more accurately and closer to home.

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48 projects backed to turn cutting-edge research into businesses

UKRI — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:51:42 +0000

UKRI backs cutting-edge projects, from home tests for endometriosis to AI for accessible travel, to grow into market-leading products and services.

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AI could boost life-saving MRI scans

UKRI — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:30:30 +0000

AI is set to make traditional MRI scans more cost-effective and widely accessible in a development that could cut NHS waiting lists and save lives.

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Government and UKRI launch compute roadmap

UKRI — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:00:52 +0000

Quicker health diagnoses, smarter energy supplies, tackling climate change and improved public service delivery.

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UK businesses and academia partner up in cutting-edge research

UKRI — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:00:57 +0000

The new Prosperity Partnerships will tackle key industry challenges in areas from drug manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity.

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Butterfly-inspired solar glass could help green global shipping

UKRI — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:00:56 +0000

Anti-reflective coatings inspired by butterfly wings and recycled solar glass could combine to cut emissions and boost sustainability in global shipping.

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Science Creates launches third engineering biology accelerator

UKRI — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:50:06 +0000

Applications have opened for the third round of Science Creates' engineering biology accelerator, in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

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Ten-year backing for NQCC gives certainty to quantum computing

UKRI — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:05:05 +0000

UKRI’s NQCC is the first UK institution to receive 10-year funding to boost emerging tech for faster breakthroughs in healthcare, cybersecurity and more.

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New research hubs to cut carbon and reshape UK manufacturing

UKRI — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:00:53 +0000

From green steel and recycled plastics to turning waste into new materials and using AI to boost productivity, four hubs will tackle UK manufacturing challenges.

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Turning artificial materials into real-life solutions

UKRI — Sat, 24 May 2025 08:00:59 +0000

A state-of-the-art hub will develop new forms of base materials, designed at microscopic scale, for use in everything from computer hardware to food colouring.

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