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Search begins for next generation of cyber security talent

Search begins for next generation of cyber security talent

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

Young people across the country are being called upon to put their cyber skills to the test in the new UK Cyber Team Competition, offering them the ch...

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OS named future operator of National Underground Asset Register

OS named future operator of National Underground Asset Register

Monday, 07 October 2024

Geospatial Commission appoint Ordnance Survey to operate the National Underground Asset Register, with the service transitioning to public beta in spr...

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Game changing tech to reach the public faster as dedicated new unit launched to curb red tape

Game changing tech to reach the public faster as dedicated new unit launched to curb red tape

Monday, 07 October 2024

Science Secretary launches new Regulatory Innovation Office today to speed up public access to new technologies....

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New government tech deals boost the business of cancer detection

New government tech deals boost the business of cancer detection

Saturday, 05 October 2024

New UK-created therapies for cancer will be trialled in the UK – furthering the nation’s life sciences industry as one of the great drivers of economi...

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Tech experts to shape government digital vision to drive innovation and boost public services

Tech experts to shape government digital vision to drive innovation and boost public services

Monday, 30 September 2024

A new panel of technology experts, advocates, and academics come together to shape the government's new 'digital centre'....

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New support for semiconductor firms to grow, powering growth in £10 billion UK industry

New support for semiconductor firms to grow, powering growth in £10 billion UK industry

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Support for semiconductor scale-ups announced as Lord Vallance kicks off a stakeholder forum ahead of the G7 Semiconductors Points of Contact group i...

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UK celebrates 70 years of science breakthroughs at CERN

UK celebrates 70 years of science breakthroughs at CERN

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

UK science community unites to mark 70 years of breakthroughs and international teamwork at CERN....

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UK convenes global coalition to boost cyber skills and tackle growing threats

UK convenes global coalition to boost cyber skills and tackle growing threats

Sunday, 15 September 2024

Three days of talks begin with like-minded nations as the UK calls for a renewed focus on tackling global cyber threats and boosting cyber skills. ...

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Sir Chris Bryant speech at Connected Britain 2024

Sir Chris Bryant speech at Connected Britain 2024

Friday, 13 September 2024

Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms, Sir Chris Bryant, gave a speech at Connected Britain 2024 on 12 September 2024....

Crackdown on intimate image abuse as government strengthens online safety laws

Crackdown on intimate image abuse as government strengthens online safety laws

Thursday, 12 September 2024

Sharing intimate images without consent will be made a ‘priority offence’ under the Online Safety Act and social media firms will have to proactively ...

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Peter Kyle’s speech at the Campaign for Science and Engineering Conference

Peter Kyle’s speech at the Campaign for Science and Engineering Conference

Thursday, 12 September 2024

DSIT’s Secretary of State delivers his speech at the Campaign for Science and Engineering Conference on Wednesday 11 September 2024...

Data centres to be given massive boost and protections from cyber criminals and IT blackouts

Data centres to be given massive boost and protections from cyber criminals and IT blackouts

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Data including vital NHS, financial, and personal smartphone data is set to be safer from cyber attacks, environmental disasters, and IT blackouts as ...

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Ground breaking cancer and Parkinson's research team given 5 year funding boost

Ground breaking cancer and Parkinson's research team given 5 year funding boost

Wednesday, 04 September 2024

Researchers at the University of Dundee are receiving a government funding boost to continue their vital work for a further 5 years. ...

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UK to receive earlier flood and drought warnings using high tech sensors and real time monitoring

UK to receive earlier flood and drought warnings using high tech sensors and real time monitoring

Saturday, 31 August 2024

Researchers across the UK to use latest tech and major data bank to provide better flood and drought warnings....

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Campaigns underway for ambitious new UKRI CEO and Innovate UK Chair to drive cutting edge discoveries and grow the economy

Campaigns underway for ambitious new UKRI CEO and Innovate UK Chair to drive cutting edge discoveries and grow the economy

Friday, 30 August 2024

The campaigns to recruit the next UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) chief executive, and Innovate UK Executive Chair, have opened for applications fro...

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Teachers to get more trustworthy AI tech, helping them mark homework and save time

Teachers to get more trustworthy AI tech, helping them mark homework and save time

Tuesday, 27 August 2024

The UK government announced a new project today that will enhance the ability of AI generative tools to learn from a new bank of lesson plans and curr...

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Bandwidth boost for 70,000 homes and businesses as UK Government vows to fix broadband divide in Wales

Bandwidth boost for 70,000 homes and businesses as UK Government vows to fix broadband divide in Wales

Monday, 12 August 2024

Tens of thousands of Welsh homes and businesses struggling to fulfil basic online tasks due to outdated broadband infrastructure will receive major in...

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AI to reduce train delays, speed up NHS prescriptions and train construction workers gets £32 million boost

AI to reduce train delays, speed up NHS prescriptions and train construction workers gets £32 million boost

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

Government unveils AI projects to improve productivity and public services supported by a share of £32 million....

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Government scheme helps UK chip start ups raise £10 million: from new fertility treatments to improving the efficiency of AI, British semiconductor innovators are reshaping global technology

Government scheme helps UK chip start ups raise £10 million: from new fertility treatments to improving the efficiency of AI, British semiconductor innovators are reshaping global technology

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Eleven semiconductor start-ups working on chips that make AI more efficient and create new lifesaving healthcare tech have joined a government-backed ...

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AI expert to lead Action Plan to ensure UK reaps the benefits of Artificial Intelligence

AI expert to lead Action Plan to ensure UK reaps the benefits of Artificial Intelligence

Friday, 26 July 2024

UK Science Secretary Peter Kyle has commissioned an Action Plan to identify how AI can drive economic growth....

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Over £100 million boost to quantum hubs to develop life saving blood tests and resilient security systems

Over £100 million boost to quantum hubs to develop life saving blood tests and resilient security systems

Thursday, 25 July 2024

Five new quantum research hubs backed by over £100 million of government funding will deliver breakthroughs in healthcare, cybersecurity and transport...

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Nearly £50 million unlocked for world leading UK Biobank following new industry backing

Nearly £50 million unlocked for world leading UK Biobank following new industry backing

Wednesday, 24 July 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) will provide around £8 million worth of cloud computing storage access to support UK Biobank, the world’s leading biomedical...

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Peter Kyle’s speech at the 2024 Farnborough International Air Show

Peter Kyle’s speech at the 2024 Farnborough International Air Show

Monday, 22 July 2024

DSIT’s Secretary of State delivers his first speech at the Farnborough International Air Show on Monday 22 July 2024....

Science Minister outlines open arms approach to international science at G7 Ministerial with several new agreements

Science Minister outlines open arms approach to international science at G7 Ministerial with several new agreements

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Science Minister declares UK science and technology “open for business” as he meets counterparts at the G7 Science and Technology Ministerial in Italy...

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DSIT bolstered to better serve the British public through science and technology

DSIT bolstered to better serve the British public through science and technology

Sunday, 07 July 2024

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) will expand in both scope and size bringing experts in data, digital and AI from the Gove...

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Secretary of State Michelle Donelan opens the AI Seoul Summit

Secretary of State Michelle Donelan opens the AI Seoul Summit

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Speech delivered by Michelle Donelan on day 2 of the AI Seoul Summit, on Wednesday 22 May....

Tech Secretary unveils £8.5 million research funding set to break new grounds in AI safety testing

Tech Secretary unveils £8.5 million research funding set to break new grounds in AI safety testing

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Up to £8.5 million of government research grants will be offered to improve society’s resilience to the risks arising from the development of new AI t...

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New commitment to deepen work on severe AI risks concludes AI Seoul Summit

New commitment to deepen work on severe AI risks concludes AI Seoul Summit

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Nations across the world have signed up to developing proposals for assessing AI risks over the coming months, in a set of agreements that bring the A...

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British AI pioneers share £1 million in prizes as government unveils inaugural Manchester Prize finalists

British AI pioneers share £1 million in prizes as government unveils inaugural Manchester Prize finalists

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Ten teams from across the country have been chosen as finalists of the inaugural Manchester Prize. ...

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Global leaders agree to launch first international network of AI Safety Institutes to boost cooperation of AI

Global leaders agree to launch first international network of AI Safety Institutes to boost cooperation of AI

Monday, 20 May 2024

Nations commit to work together to launch international network to accelerate the advancement of the science of AI safety....

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