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Applications open: New Generation Thinkers 2026
AHRC is partnering with BBC Radio 4 to offer five early-career researchers the opportunity to work with programme makers, appear on air, and gain first-hand experience of how ideas make it to broadcast.
Apply by Jan 2026
AHRC is partnering with BBC Radio 4 to offer five early-career researchers the opportunity to work with programme makers, appear on air, and gain first-hand experience of how ideas make it to broadcast.
Apply by Jan 2026
AHRC and BBC New Generation Thinkers 2026
This scheme offers five early career researchers the opportunity to work with programme makers at BBC Radio 4. They will appear on a number of episodes and shadow the production process to understand ...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Applications open: New Generation Thinkers 2026
AHRC is partnering with BBC Radio 4 to offer five early-career researchers the opportunity to work with programme makers, appear on air, and gain first-hand experience of how ideas make it to broadcast.
Apply by Jan 2026
AHRC is partnering with BBC Radio 4 to offer five early-career researchers the opportunity to work with programme makers, appear on air, and gain first-hand experience of how ideas make it to broadcast.
Apply by Jan 2026
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Bioengineered bone marrow model successful in leukaemia research #EPSRC #AcademicSky
Bioengineered bone marrow model successful in leukaemia research
University of Glasgow scientists have used the first bioengineered bone marrow model to advance cancer research and reveal new therapy insights.BBSRC EPSRC
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November 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Bioengineered bone marrow model successful in leukaemia research #EPSRC #AcademicSky
Today we're at the #QuantumShowcase2025 celebrating all things quantum! ⚛️
So we thought we’d share this great explainer from Lia Li, CEO and founder of Zero Point Motion, breaking down the magic of quantum sensing.
What's your favourite #quantum fact?👇
www.youtube.com/shorts/fS2Mv...
So we thought we’d share this great explainer from Lia Li, CEO and founder of Zero Point Motion, breaking down the magic of quantum sensing.
What's your favourite #quantum fact?👇
www.youtube.com/shorts/fS2Mv...
Quantum sensing explained in 60 seconds
YouTube video by UKRI Stories
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November 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Today we're at the #QuantumShowcase2025 celebrating all things quantum! ⚛️
So we thought we’d share this great explainer from Lia Li, CEO and founder of Zero Point Motion, breaking down the magic of quantum sensing.
What's your favourite #quantum fact?👇
www.youtube.com/shorts/fS2Mv...
So we thought we’d share this great explainer from Lia Li, CEO and founder of Zero Point Motion, breaking down the magic of quantum sensing.
What's your favourite #quantum fact?👇
www.youtube.com/shorts/fS2Mv...
Election night broadcasts used to be confusing and missed the bigger picture.
Thanks to social research, that has changed.
The British Election Study built the UK’s largest political panel survey, tracking the same voters across multiple elections with the goal of improving TV coverage.
More👇
Thanks to social research, that has changed.
The British Election Study built the UK’s largest political panel survey, tracking the same voters across multiple elections with the goal of improving TV coverage.
More👇
Transforming television coverage of UK elections
Broadcasters’ election coverage is now clearer and helps viewers understand political shifts, thanks to new ways of explaining voting patterns.
www.ukri.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Election night broadcasts used to be confusing and missed the bigger picture.
Thanks to social research, that has changed.
The British Election Study built the UK’s largest political panel survey, tracking the same voters across multiple elections with the goal of improving TV coverage.
More👇
Thanks to social research, that has changed.
The British Election Study built the UK’s largest political panel survey, tracking the same voters across multiple elections with the goal of improving TV coverage.
More👇
New #MRC research shows that radiotherapy can be safely omitted for many breast cancer patients who have had a mastectomy and are taking anti-cancer drugs.
The findings could potentially allow patients to avoid unnecessary treatments.
www.ukri.org/news/study-f... @edinburghup.bsky.social
The findings could potentially allow patients to avoid unnecessary treatments.
www.ukri.org/news/study-f... @edinburghup.bsky.social
Study finds radiotherapy can be avoided after a mastectomy
New research shows radiotherapy can be safely omitted as a treatment for many breast cancer patients who have had a mastectomy and are taking anti-cancer drugs.
www.ukri.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
New #MRC research shows that radiotherapy can be safely omitted for many breast cancer patients who have had a mastectomy and are taking anti-cancer drugs.
The findings could potentially allow patients to avoid unnecessary treatments.
www.ukri.org/news/study-f... @edinburghup.bsky.social
The findings could potentially allow patients to avoid unnecessary treatments.
www.ukri.org/news/study-f... @edinburghup.bsky.social
We're at #EvidenceWeek2025 today!
We're joined by Windracers who are developing drones to help remote areas access medical care.
Come say hello and learn more about how UKRI funded research is improving lives and livelihoods in the UK.
We're joined by Windracers who are developing drones to help remote areas access medical care.
Come say hello and learn more about how UKRI funded research is improving lives and livelihoods in the UK.
November 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
We're at #EvidenceWeek2025 today!
We're joined by Windracers who are developing drones to help remote areas access medical care.
Come say hello and learn more about how UKRI funded research is improving lives and livelihoods in the UK.
We're joined by Windracers who are developing drones to help remote areas access medical care.
Come say hello and learn more about how UKRI funded research is improving lives and livelihoods in the UK.
2025 marks the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), celebrating 100 years since the development of quantum mechanics🎉
In our new blog, we highlight quantum achievements so far and the investments in talent and partnerships for the future.
www.ukri.org/blog/quantum... #EPSRC
In our new blog, we highlight quantum achievements so far and the investments in talent and partnerships for the future.
www.ukri.org/blog/quantum... #EPSRC
Quantum technologies: celebrating achievements and looking ahead
Quantum Technology theme leads, Tracy and Lydia, highlight quantum achievements and the investments in talent and partnerships for the future.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
2025 marks the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), celebrating 100 years since the development of quantum mechanics🎉
In our new blog, we highlight quantum achievements so far and the investments in talent and partnerships for the future.
www.ukri.org/blog/quantum... #EPSRC
In our new blog, we highlight quantum achievements so far and the investments in talent and partnerships for the future.
www.ukri.org/blog/quantum... #EPSRC
Swindon musicians + innovative instruments = Circles 🎶⭕
As part of the Swindon Shuffle music festival in our hometown, we brought together local artists with researchers developing new music technologies - showing how innovation in music is never finished!
Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHkV...
As part of the Swindon Shuffle music festival in our hometown, we brought together local artists with researchers developing new music technologies - showing how innovation in music is never finished!
Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHkV...
Circles | A song made with innovative instruments
YouTube video by UKRI Stories
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November 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Swindon musicians + innovative instruments = Circles 🎶⭕
As part of the Swindon Shuffle music festival in our hometown, we brought together local artists with researchers developing new music technologies - showing how innovation in music is never finished!
Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHkV...
As part of the Swindon Shuffle music festival in our hometown, we brought together local artists with researchers developing new music technologies - showing how innovation in music is never finished!
Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHkV...
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New gene atlas paves way for healthier, more resilient oats #BBSRC #AcademicSky
New gene atlas paves way for healthier, more resilient oats
An international research team has sequenced 33 oat genomes, producing an unprecedented gene atlas to help boost crop health and climate resilience.BBSRC
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November 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
New gene atlas paves way for healthier, more resilient oats #BBSRC #AcademicSky
The recording of the BBSRC Community Webinar 2025 is now available on the UKRI YouTube channel.
Hear from the Executive Chair Anne Ferguson-Smith and leadership team on current activities and priorities for UK bioscience.
Watch it now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWLq...
Hear from the Executive Chair Anne Ferguson-Smith and leadership team on current activities and priorities for UK bioscience.
Watch it now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWLq...
November 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The recording of the BBSRC Community Webinar 2025 is now available on the UKRI YouTube channel.
Hear from the Executive Chair Anne Ferguson-Smith and leadership team on current activities and priorities for UK bioscience.
Watch it now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWLq...
Hear from the Executive Chair Anne Ferguson-Smith and leadership team on current activities and priorities for UK bioscience.
Watch it now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWLq...
We're delighted to be supporting the World Conference of Science Journalists 2027.
We look forward to working with Association of British Science Writers and the other founding partners to create an exciting event!
We look forward to working with Association of British Science Writers and the other founding partners to create an exciting event!
📢#WCSJ2027 Founding Partners announced 👇
🎉The Royal Society, Springer Nature, Wellcome and UK Research and Innovation🎉
@royalsociety @Springer Nature @wellcometrust.bsky.social @UKRI_News
📆World Conference of Science Journalists will take place in London in September 2027
🎉The Royal Society, Springer Nature, Wellcome and UK Research and Innovation🎉
@royalsociety @Springer Nature @wellcometrust.bsky.social @UKRI_News
📆World Conference of Science Journalists will take place in London in September 2027
October 31, 2025 at 9:53 AM
We're delighted to be supporting the World Conference of Science Journalists 2027.
We look forward to working with Association of British Science Writers and the other founding partners to create an exciting event!
We look forward to working with Association of British Science Writers and the other founding partners to create an exciting event!
Have you ever thought about commercialisation?
It brings research to life by turning ideas into practical products and services. For social scientists, it’s a powerful way to extend the reach and impact of their work, generating value well beyond academia.
It brings research to life by turning ideas into practical products and services. For social scientists, it’s a powerful way to extend the reach and impact of their work, generating value well beyond academia.
October 31, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Have you ever thought about commercialisation?
It brings research to life by turning ideas into practical products and services. For social scientists, it’s a powerful way to extend the reach and impact of their work, generating value well beyond academia.
It brings research to life by turning ideas into practical products and services. For social scientists, it’s a powerful way to extend the reach and impact of their work, generating value well beyond academia.
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🗣️ We’re inviting feedback to help deepen understanding of the impact of Sciencewise.
💡 Your insights will help us continue to build a shared evidence base of best practice in public dialogue and better understand the ways that Sciencewise makes a difference.
👉 sciencewise.org.uk/2025/10/why-...
💡 Your insights will help us continue to build a shared evidence base of best practice in public dialogue and better understand the ways that Sciencewise makes a difference.
👉 sciencewise.org.uk/2025/10/why-...
October 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🗣️ We’re inviting feedback to help deepen understanding of the impact of Sciencewise.
💡 Your insights will help us continue to build a shared evidence base of best practice in public dialogue and better understand the ways that Sciencewise makes a difference.
👉 sciencewise.org.uk/2025/10/why-...
💡 Your insights will help us continue to build a shared evidence base of best practice in public dialogue and better understand the ways that Sciencewise makes a difference.
👉 sciencewise.org.uk/2025/10/why-...
We love getting the opportunity to work with other organisations.
This summer, we visited @nhm-london.bsky.social to interview some of the researchers we fund, for our Instagram channel.
It was an incredible day getting to see their spirit collection, as well as knowledge share!
Here's some BTS📸
This summer, we visited @nhm-london.bsky.social to interview some of the researchers we fund, for our Instagram channel.
It was an incredible day getting to see their spirit collection, as well as knowledge share!
Here's some BTS📸
October 30, 2025 at 9:12 AM
We love getting the opportunity to work with other organisations.
This summer, we visited @nhm-london.bsky.social to interview some of the researchers we fund, for our Instagram channel.
It was an incredible day getting to see their spirit collection, as well as knowledge share!
Here's some BTS📸
This summer, we visited @nhm-london.bsky.social to interview some of the researchers we fund, for our Instagram channel.
It was an incredible day getting to see their spirit collection, as well as knowledge share!
Here's some BTS📸
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Calling all Foundation and @ukri.org MRC-funded researchers and members of staff!
You now have until 12.00pm on Friday 7 November to enter your festive science images. ✨
👉 Full details and how to enter: https://bit.ly/3IOlkrF
You now have until 12.00pm on Friday 7 November to enter your festive science images. ✨
👉 Full details and how to enter: https://bit.ly/3IOlkrF
October 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Calling all Foundation and @ukri.org MRC-funded researchers and members of staff!
You now have until 12.00pm on Friday 7 November to enter your festive science images. ✨
👉 Full details and how to enter: https://bit.ly/3IOlkrF
You now have until 12.00pm on Friday 7 November to enter your festive science images. ✨
👉 Full details and how to enter: https://bit.ly/3IOlkrF
Ready to turn your research into real-world impact?
The AHRC's follow-on funding scheme is evolving - with more flexibility, wider access and bigger awards.
Find out what's changing, why it matters and how to apply👇 www.ukri.org/blog/evolvin... #AHRC
The AHRC's follow-on funding scheme is evolving - with more flexibility, wider access and bigger awards.
Find out what's changing, why it matters and how to apply👇 www.ukri.org/blog/evolvin... #AHRC
Evolving follow-on funding to realise new possibilities
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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October 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Ready to turn your research into real-world impact?
The AHRC's follow-on funding scheme is evolving - with more flexibility, wider access and bigger awards.
Find out what's changing, why it matters and how to apply👇 www.ukri.org/blog/evolvin... #AHRC
The AHRC's follow-on funding scheme is evolving - with more flexibility, wider access and bigger awards.
Find out what's changing, why it matters and how to apply👇 www.ukri.org/blog/evolvin... #AHRC
🚨Closing soon! Don't miss your chance to enter the #MRC and Medical Research Foundation's Festive Science Image competition❄️
More details⬇️
More details⬇️
Are you a Foundation or @ukri.org MRC-funded researcher, member of staff or student? Enter our 2025 Festive Science Image Competition now! ✨🔬
🥇 The winner will have their image feature on our seasonal greetings card and receive up to £500!
Full competition details here: https://bit.ly/3IOlkrF
🥇 The winner will have their image feature on our seasonal greetings card and receive up to £500!
Full competition details here: https://bit.ly/3IOlkrF
October 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🚨Closing soon! Don't miss your chance to enter the #MRC and Medical Research Foundation's Festive Science Image competition❄️
More details⬇️
More details⬇️
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Science Minister announces Dementia Patient Flow Challenge #MRC #AcademicSky
Science Minister announces Dementia Patient Flow Challenge
Lord Vallance challenges innovators to transform dementia treatment by 2030.Innovate UK MRC
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October 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Science Minister announces Dementia Patient Flow Challenge #MRC #AcademicSky
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Yesterday we were delighted to welcome Prof Sir Ian Chapman, CEO of
@ukri.org, with BBSRC colleagues to the Earlham Institute and #NorwichResearchPark to learn about our data-driven science to accelerate solutions for health, biodiversity, and food security.
#datascience #engbio #genomics
@ukri.org, with BBSRC colleagues to the Earlham Institute and #NorwichResearchPark to learn about our data-driven science to accelerate solutions for health, biodiversity, and food security.
#datascience #engbio #genomics
October 24, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Yesterday we were delighted to welcome Prof Sir Ian Chapman, CEO of
@ukri.org, with BBSRC colleagues to the Earlham Institute and #NorwichResearchPark to learn about our data-driven science to accelerate solutions for health, biodiversity, and food security.
#datascience #engbio #genomics
@ukri.org, with BBSRC colleagues to the Earlham Institute and #NorwichResearchPark to learn about our data-driven science to accelerate solutions for health, biodiversity, and food security.
#datascience #engbio #genomics
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We were delighted to welcome Sir Ian Chapman the new CEO of @ukri.org , together with BBSRC representatives, to Norwich Research Park today hear about our world leading bioscience.
Discover more about our research at the Quadram Institute
➡️ buff.ly/NZYHB2r
Discover more about our research at the Quadram Institute
➡️ buff.ly/NZYHB2r
October 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We were delighted to welcome Sir Ian Chapman the new CEO of @ukri.org , together with BBSRC representatives, to Norwich Research Park today hear about our world leading bioscience.
Discover more about our research at the Quadram Institute
➡️ buff.ly/NZYHB2r
Discover more about our research at the Quadram Institute
➡️ buff.ly/NZYHB2r
We want to know your thoughts on...
🔹What we do
🔹How well we do it
&
🔹What our stakeholders think about us
Let us know in our 2025 stakeholder survey!: www.ukri.org/news/ukri-se...
Closes 31 December⏰
🔹What we do
🔹How well we do it
&
🔹What our stakeholders think about us
Let us know in our 2025 stakeholder survey!: www.ukri.org/news/ukri-se...
Closes 31 December⏰
UKRI seeks your views in 2025 stakeholder survey
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).
www.ukri.org
October 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We want to know your thoughts on...
🔹What we do
🔹How well we do it
&
🔹What our stakeholders think about us
Let us know in our 2025 stakeholder survey!: www.ukri.org/news/ukri-se...
Closes 31 December⏰
🔹What we do
🔹How well we do it
&
🔹What our stakeholders think about us
Let us know in our 2025 stakeholder survey!: www.ukri.org/news/ukri-se...
Closes 31 December⏰
If you follow us on Instagram, you might have seen our 'Science vs Sci-Fi' series 👀
We love sharing your research with the public, and what better way to do so than with a fun game!
This time, we were in our hometown, Swindon:
We love sharing your research with the public, and what better way to do so than with a fun game!
This time, we were in our hometown, Swindon:
October 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
If you follow us on Instagram, you might have seen our 'Science vs Sci-Fi' series 👀
We love sharing your research with the public, and what better way to do so than with a fun game!
This time, we were in our hometown, Swindon:
We love sharing your research with the public, and what better way to do so than with a fun game!
This time, we were in our hometown, Swindon:
Have your say on BBSRC’s applicant-led mode funding.
The consultation will assess its effectiveness, reach and impact - your views will help shape how we support world-class bioscience.
Find out more and get involved: www.ukri.org/news/bbsrc-s...
#BBSRC
The consultation will assess its effectiveness, reach and impact - your views will help shape how we support world-class bioscience.
Find out more and get involved: www.ukri.org/news/bbsrc-s...
#BBSRC
BBSRC seeks views on its flagship funding programme
BBSRC is inviting the UK bioscience community to take part in a consultation on its applicant-led mode (formerly responsive mode) funding.
www.ukri.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Have your say on BBSRC’s applicant-led mode funding.
The consultation will assess its effectiveness, reach and impact - your views will help shape how we support world-class bioscience.
Find out more and get involved: www.ukri.org/news/bbsrc-s...
#BBSRC
The consultation will assess its effectiveness, reach and impact - your views will help shape how we support world-class bioscience.
Find out more and get involved: www.ukri.org/news/bbsrc-s...
#BBSRC
Electric buses are key to driving down transport emissions - but new research from @uniofbathnews.bsky.social shows how reliability is crucial to making them sustainable 🚌
Tackling this challenge could make the switch quicker, fairer, and more affordable.
➡️ www.ukri.org/news/study-f... #EPSRC
Tackling this challenge could make the switch quicker, fairer, and more affordable.
➡️ www.ukri.org/news/study-f... #EPSRC
Study finds reliability is key to making buses more sustainable
Electric buses are transforming public transport and cutting emissions but new research highlights how tackling reliability could unlock their full potential.
www.ukri.org
October 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Electric buses are key to driving down transport emissions - but new research from @uniofbathnews.bsky.social shows how reliability is crucial to making them sustainable 🚌
Tackling this challenge could make the switch quicker, fairer, and more affordable.
➡️ www.ukri.org/news/study-f... #EPSRC
Tackling this challenge could make the switch quicker, fairer, and more affordable.
➡️ www.ukri.org/news/study-f... #EPSRC
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STFC launches powerful new AI supercomputer for industry #STFCScience
STFC launches powerful new AI supercomputer for industry
From new medicines to clean energy, the Mary Coombs supercomputer will help UK industry make breakthroughs through AI and advanced computing.STFC
www.ukri.org
October 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
STFC launches powerful new AI supercomputer for industry #STFCScience