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As discussions continue on STFC prioritisation decisions, we've put together an overview on its investment in discovery & curiosity-driven research in PPAN: ukri.org/publications/what-s… Here are the facts on STFC’s funding relating to e-MERLIN & Jodrell Bank: ukri.org/publications/what-s…

What STFC is investing in: supporting discovery and curiosity-driven research

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We've seen a significant amount of discussion online following STFC's update on its prioritisation decisions. We want to make sure the facts are clear.
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STFC's decision follows a difficult prioritisation process and reflects the need to focus investment on the facilities & infrastructure that underpin future scientific capability. This includes continued support for the internationally significant SKAO at Jodrell Bank Observatory
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UKRI remains committed to maintaining a world-leading research and innovation system within the funding available.
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Congratulations to Professor Sir Ian Chapman, who will be the next CEO of @UKRI_news. He will lead its team in driving a refreshed mission that puts economic growth at the heart of public investment in R&D, helping to fulfil the potential of science & tech in improving lives.
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Congratulations again to everyone recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours, including Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, former MRC chief executive, for his services to cancer research, clinical research, medicine and charities. Full story: ukri.org/news/former-mrc-lea…
UKRI Chief Executive Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser said: "It’s wonderful to see so many contributions to research and innovation celebrated in the New Year Honours list, and I extend my congratulations to everyone who has been honoured. We are delighted by the recognition of Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz’s exceptional contributions. His visionary leadership and tireless dedication to advancing medical research and innovation have had a profound impact, not only in the UK but globally. Sir Leszek’s work has brought tangible benefits to patients and society at large. His commitment to fostering collaboration across disciplines and sectors exemplifies the very best of what research and innovation can achieve."

ALT UKRI Chief Executive Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser said: "It’s wonderful to see so many contributions to research and innovation celebrated in the New Year Honours list, and I extend my congratulations to everyone who has been honoured. We are delighted by the recognition of Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz’s exceptional contributions. His visionary leadership and tireless dedication to advancing medical research and innovation have had a profound impact, not only in the UK but globally. Sir Leszek’s work has brought tangible benefits to patients and society at large. His commitment to fostering collaboration across disciplines and sectors exemplifies the very best of what research and innovation can achieve."

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Congratulations to all those from the UKRI community recognised in the New Year Honours list👏 And congratulations to former MRC chief executive Professor Sir Leszek Krzysztof Borysiewicz who has received a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire. #NewYearHonours
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The real star of Christmas dinner is the roast potato 🌟 Funded by @UKRI_News, engineering biologists @BhiveInnovation are using gene editing technology to help potatoes become resilient to the effects of climate change and cook even quicker. Find out more 👇
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UK biobank is the world’s most important health research database. That’s why we’ve matched @AWScloud £8 million funding to boost data storage @UK_Biobank, supporting global research into cures for diseases like diabetes, dementia and cancer.
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The Young Foundation@the_young_fdn17 Dec 2024
Blog✍️| People feel research is often done to them, rather than with, by, or for them and the radical #CommunityResearchNetworks programme with @UKRI_News aims to ‘challenge this dysfunctional relationship’. Read here 👇 bit.ly/3BARaVl

‘Challenging a disconnect between communities and research’ | The Young Foundation

Supporting community-led networks can challenge a ‘dysfunctional relationship’ in research, say UKRI’s Tom Saunders and David Chapman, and The Young Foundation’s Helen Goulden.

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In this week's UKRI bulletin: 🩹 New wound dressings could lead to faster healing 🎄 Spending a white Christmas in Antarctica 🏃 Cognitive boost from exercise may last for 24 hours Sign up here: orlo.uk/i3KQY
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British Science Association@BritSciAssoc11 Dec 2024
📢The BSA just published a new evaluation report in partnership with @UKRI_News and @ScienceCeilidh, revealing the impact of the Highlands and Islands Climate Change Community Grant programme. Read it here: britishscienceassociation.or… And the thread below for highlights!👇
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The Clean Power Action Plan outlines how we're going to get to clean power by 2030. Delivering on the Prime Minister's Plan for Change, it represents the boldest set of changes to our electricity system in a generation. A new era focusing on the power of our natural resources.

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Last month, we hosted an event in Parliament to showcase the profound impact of research and innovation across the UK. The day brought together nearly 100 attendees, including new MPs, policymakers, innovators and researchers to celebrate research and innovation.
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Medical Research Council@The_MRC11 Dec 2024
Announcing our first two MRC Centres of Research Excellence. The ÂŁ50m Centres will develop new gene therapies for currently untreatable diseases, including heart disease and rare genetic disorders. More: orlo.uk/T197I @TheBHF
Screenshot from the CoREs news story, highlighting a quote from Professor Patrick Chinnery, Executive Chair of MRC. Text reads as below: 'A new way of funding bold and ambitious science "The MRC CoREs are a new way of funding bold and ambitious science that seeks to advance our ability to understand diseases, diagnose them at an early stage, intervene with new treatments and prevent diseases of the future. They will focus on bringing together the brightest scientists to tackle diseases of major medical importance, so that they will really change the landscape and improve the health of the nation."'

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Sheffield Hallam University@sheffhallamuni10 Dec 2024
We’ve been awarded £10m by @UKRI_News to lead the Centre for Collaboration in Community Connectedness, an ambitious new project bringing together partners from research, policy and civil society to build stronger, more resilient communities. Read more 👉shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-ec…
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We’re building even closer links between scientists and researchers in the UK & Switzerland to work on some of today's most pressing challenges 🔬 This includes funding to support UK-Swiss clinical trials that could help unlock new treatments & diagnoses for a range of diseases.
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In this week’s UKRI bulletin, find out how: 🎵 UKRI investments are boosting creative industries 🤖 Hip surgery is being transformed with robotic assistance 🐻‍❄️ A fossil discovery points to possible polar bear ancestry for Scottish bears Sign up: orlo.uk/kcbIZ
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