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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 3h
We are pleased to be welcoming two new senior leaders: Tom Taylor will join us as our new Chief Financial Officer, and Einav Ben-Yehuda will join us as Chief Programme Officer. As well as this, Simon Hepworth from Research England will become Chief Development Officer on an interim basis.
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Two new senior leaders join UKRI
This autumn sees two new key appointments at UK Research and Innovation helping to deliver our mission to advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 22/09/2026
It's a great opportunity to share knowledge and best practice, build new international collaborations, and contribute to conversations shaping the future of open science, research infrastructure and data sharing. Learn more and register: www.rd-alliance.org/plenaries/p27/ #RDAP27 3/
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RDA 27th Plenary Meeting (P27) – RDA
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 22/09/2026
The event will bring together researchers, policymakers, innovators, infrastructure leaders and data experts from around the world, in London, to explore the theme: "Shaping a Global Open Research Commons". 2/
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 22/09/2026
How can we build a more open, connected and trusted research ecosystem that supports discovery, innovation and impact? From 6-8 October, the Research Data Alliance's @researchdataall.bsky.social 27th Plenary Meeting will explore some of the biggest questions facing the global research community. 1/
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 21/09/2026
We’re proud to be funding the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Prevention Accelerator, with the Cabinet Office. This new programme will support local projects to prevent violence and abuse against women and girls: www.ukri.org/news/new-pro...
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New programme to address violence against women and girls
A new programme will support local projects to prevent violence and abuse against women and girls.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 18/09/2026
More on our website: www.ukri.org/news/ukri-sp...
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UKRI Space Lab hosts first UK PM and Head of NATO meeting
UKRI Chief Executive Professor Sir Ian Chapman and STFC Executive Chair Professor Michele Dougherty welcomed the UK’s PM Andy Burnham and NATO chief Mark Rutte to Harwell.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 18/09/2026
On Wednesday, we were delighted to welcome Prime Minister Andy Burnham and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to STFC's RAL Space facility at Harwell. Watch our video below to hear our CEO Professor Sir Ian Chapman reflect on the key themes and opportunities discussed during the day.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 18/09/2026
Join MRC’s webinar on 23 September to learn more about the longitudinal population studies strategic prioritisation exercise and how it will inform future investment in LPS infrastructure. Register for the webinar: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/831433... Learn more about the opportunity ⬇️
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Longitudinal population studies strategic prioritisation exercise
Submit information about your longitudinal population study (LPS) to help Medical Research Council (MRC) plan for future investments in LPS infrastructure.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 15/09/2026
We’ve updated our future funding opportunities page to help you explore upcoming UKRI funding opportunities and plan ahead. The page will continue to be updated quarterly. Explore the latest update: www.ukri.org/apply-for-fu...
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Future research and innovation funding opportunities
This timeline lists planned opportunities by anticipated launch month across all of UKRI's funding councils, including Innovate UK.
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Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We have some big and exciting news! 📣 We've secured over £8.5m to continue supporting UK artists working with immersive technologies until 2030. Further details, including funding opportunities, will be shared in the New Year. Read the announcement: immersivearts.uk/news/8-5m-second-phase-funding/
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 14/09/2026
Read the full announcement on our website: www.ukri.org/news/162-mil... and our feature in The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/society/2026... 2/
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Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease
No run-of-the-mill tech, ‘Curie’ operates at 10 times the resolution of conventional microscopy and could spur discoveries leading to new treatment
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 14/09/2026
A new £162m EPSRC investment will support the Rosalind Franklin Institute and Henry Royce Institute for the next five years, to develop new health technologies and deepen our understanding of advanced materials. Hear more from our CEO Professor Sir Ian Chapman below📽️1/
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New £162m investment for Franklin and Royce institutes
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
'Humanities & social sciences research is central to ask questions about how and in whose interests technology is being developed, how it can be adopted, deployed & governed and how to create a world where AI can benefit the many, not the few' My blog for @ukri.org ukri.substack.com/p/why-ai-wil...
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Why AI will fail without the humanities and social sciences
AI can transform society. But only if society has a say in shaping it, writes Hetan Shah, Chief Executive of The British Academy.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 10/09/2026
Today, we’re updating our grant assessment approach to speed up grant decisions, respond to the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI, and ensure we continue to back the best talent and ideas. Read the full update: www.ukri.org/news/ukri-mo...
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UKRI modernises grant assessment for the age of AI
UKRI is updating its grant assessment approach to speed up grant decisions, respond to generative AI and ensure we continue backing the best talent and ideas.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 09/09/2026
New on UKRI Substack: Hetan Shah, Chief Executive of the British Academy, argues that AI will not succeed through technological capability alone – the humanities and social sciences are essential to understanding how AI can be trusted, adopted and governed for public benefit. Read the article ⬇️
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Why AI will fail without the humanities and social sciences
AI can transform society. But only if society has a say in shaping it, writes Hetan Shah, Chief Executive of The British Academy.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 03/09/2026
The National AI in Research Survey closes 4 September. If you're a researcher, please take part to share how AI affects your work, the opportunities you see and the challenges that need attention. Your insights will help inform future policy and investment decisions on AI in research across the UK.
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National AI in Research Survey
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The FDRI Digital Platform is live! 💻 Access and analyse open source, whole water cycle data from across the UK. 📈 We’re making hydrological measurements more accessible and quicker to use by bringing together datasets and analytical tools. 1/
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 13/08/2026
Dame Tamara Finkelstein DCB, Chief Executive at the Royal Academy of Engineering writes in our latest Substack article that we must use a systems approach to find the gaps or broken connections in R&I systems and fix them. Read the article and subscribe: ukri.substack.com/p/systems-pr...
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Research and innovation: systems problems require systems solutions
Dame Tamara Finkelstein DCB, Chief Executive, Royal Academy of Engineering
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 10/08/2026
What does UKRI’s new strategy mean for economic growth? Tom Adeyoola, Innovate UK Executive Chair, shares UKRI's focus on areas where the UK has clear strengths. He highlights how connecting better with the research ecosystem, from universities to private capital, will help take the UK forward.
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What UKRI’s new strategy means for economic growth
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 06/08/2026
New on UKRI Substack: Dame Kate Bingham DBE argues that the UK is great at invention but often loses the race to commercialise. She urges that the next five years must be about supporting UK companies from discovery to genuinely fit to fund. Read more: ukri.substack.com/p/were-world...
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We're World-Class at Invention. Now We Need to Be World-Class at Delivery.
The next decade of UK R&D can be transformative. Here's what it demands. By Dame Kate Bingham DBE, Managing Partner, SV Health Investors
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 06/08/2026
Through the Global Talent Visa, organisations like Fraunhofer UK can attract specialist talent from around the world to help businesses develop new technologies and strengthen UK innovation. Find out more here: www.ukri.org/apply-for-fu...
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 05/08/2026
Our Research and Development Missions Accelerator Programme supports research and innovation that helps solve some of the UK's biggest challenges. The programme focuses on new ideas that improve lives, strengthen public services and grow the economy. Visit our updated webpage to learn more⬇️
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Research and Development Missions Accelerator Programme
How we support research and innovation that aligns to national priorities and long-term outcomes.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 03/08/2026
The internet connects us to people, ideas and information – but it can also leave us overwhelmed, misled and endlessly scrolling. Our latest film, made in partnership with BBC Ideas, asks what changed and how we can build a better digital future. Watch here: www.bbc.co.uk/videos/c0qv0...
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Is the internet broken?
75% of the world is online, and in many ways it makes all our lives better. But faced with AI slop, misinformation and toxicity, many people are asking: Is there a better way?
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 31/07/2026
As discussions continue on STFC prioritisation decisions, we've put together an overview of its ongoing investment in discovery & curiosity-driven research in PPAN: www.ukri.org/publications... We've also set out facts on its funding relating to e-MERLIN & Jodrell Bank: www.ukri.org/publications...
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What STFC is investing in: supporting discovery and curiosity-driven research
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 29/07/2026
UKRI remains committed to maintaining a world-leading research and innovation system within the funding available.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 29/07/2026
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 Square Kilometre Array at Jodrell Bank Observatory.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 29/07/2026
Jodrell Bank Observatory will continue to be home to a range of scientific and public engagement activities, led by the University of Manchester. The University has also confirmed that the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is not funded by STFC and will remain open to visitors.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 29/07/2026
We recognise the strength of feeling about Jodrell Bank and the e-MERLIN network, and the contribution they have made to UK science. The achievements of the scientists, engineers and staff who have supported e-MERLIN over many years are widely respected across the research community.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 29/07/2026
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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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 27/07/2026
STFC has set out how their prioritisation programme will affect the research projects in their Particle Physics, Astronomy and Nuclear Physics (PPAN) portfolio. Find out more: www.ukri.org/news/stfc-de...
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STFC details outcomes for future physics projects
Outcome decisions for individual research projects follow the recent announcement of a plan to balance budget.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 22/07/2026
"Stop whispering about picking winners." Dr Robert Sorrell, argues that UK research and development needs to be open about difficult choices, and that we must protect curiosity-driven science at the same time. More and to subscribe: ukri.substack.com/p/stop-whisp...
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"Stop whispering about picking winners": Dr Robert Sorrell on why UK R&D needs to be open about difficult choices
Dr Robert Sorrell sets out his tests for difficult R&D choices – and why we must protect curiosity-driven science and core skills at the same time
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 21/07/2026
The UK Metascience Unit has launched the ‘National AI in Research’ Survey. We're looking for researchers across all disciplines and career stages to share their views on the use of AI in research. The survey will be published and used to inform national policy on AI in research.
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National AI in Research Survey
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 21/07/2026
Take a moment to pause and listen. Research shows birdsong can boost your mood, help you cope with stress and improve your focus. In our latest film with BBC Ideas, discover why nature's soundtrack is so good for our wellbeing. Watch here: www.bbc.co.uk/videos/cx25g...
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Why listening to birdsong is good for you
Actively listening to birdsong it is good for both your health, wellbeing and focus.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 20/07/2026
What’s the focus of UKRI’s new strategy? Watch Stian Westlake, ESRC Executive Chair, talk about the strategy’s goals and how they will be delivered. He highlights the importance of the strategy for social science and describes some of the ways we will measure its success and impact.
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The focus of UKRI’s new strategy
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 16/07/2026
Our Japan-UK joint call for collaborations in Advanced Connectivity Technologies is now open! This opportunity is in collaboration with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). ⏰Closes 6 October
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Japan-UK Joint call for collaborations in Advanced Connectivity Technologies
Apply for funding to form world-leading partnerships with collaborators in Japan for your research into Advanced Connectivity Technologies.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 16/07/2026
We're launching a new Substack series featuring leading voices on what the UK needs to do to continue building success in R&D. First up, economist Lord Jim O’Neill explains why we need to stop treating all regions alike and double down on those that can deliver: open.substack.com/pub/ukri/p/d...
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 15/07/2026
Earlier this week we published our strategy for 2026 to 2031. Watch Professor Charlotte Deane, EPSRC Executive Chair, talk about how the strategy will help us achieve our priorities across UKRI.
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What’s different about UKRI’s new strategy
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 14/07/2026
We're pleased to share our annual report and accounts for the 2025–26 financial year, which highlights the range of research and innovation we've supported that is making a difference and improving lives across the UK.
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UK Research and Innovation publishes 2025 to 2026 annual report
From new ways to treat aggressive cancers to replacing polluting plastics with plants, UKRI is advancing knowledge, improving lives and driving growth.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 13/07/2026
Our new five-year strategy demonstrates how we will deliver our mission to advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth.  Professor Sir Ian Chapman introduces the strategy in the video below.  Find out more: www.ukri.org/news/ukri-to...
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Our new five-year strategy
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 09/07/2026
We have set out how we will address a gap between STFC's budget and its forecast costs. Watch an update from Prof Sir Ian Chapman and Prof Michele Dougherty below. More: www.ukri.org/who-we-are/our-vision-and-strategy/updates-on-our-2026-strategy-and-budget/stfc-prioritisation-outcomes/
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Update on STFC prioritisation outcomes
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 24/06/2026
🚨Apply for funding to form world‑leading partnerships with collaborators in Japan in the field of Advanced Connectivity Technologies. Applications must involve researchers from both Japan and UK. Submit your expression of interest 👉 www.ukri.org/opportunity/... #EPSRC
Funding opportunity

Funding opportunity: Expression of interest: Japan-UK joint call for collaborations in Advanced Connectivity Technologies

Opportunity status:	Open
Funders:	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Co-funders:	National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)
Funding type:	Grant
Total fund:	£3,365,000
Maximum award:	£1,121,600
Publication date:	15 June 2026
Opening date:	15 June 2026 9:00am UK time
Closing date:	8 September 2026 4:00pm UK time
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 23/06/2026
We're excited to announce two new AI research labs that will develop next generation AI systems in Britain. With up to £60m #EPSRC investment, the labs will rethink how AI works, how it learns and how it can be made more open, efficient and useful for the UK. More👉 www.ukri.org/news/ukri-la...
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 23/06/2026
Through the Global Talent Visa, we're supporting researchers like Dr Heather Cegla, an associate professor and Future Leaders Fellow at the University of Warwick, whose research focuses on discovering planets beyond our solar system. Find out more: www.ukri.org/apply-for-fu...
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 22/06/2026
Researchers have developed an AI tool that could help doctors better understand how high blood pressure damages different organs in different people. This development could support earlier intervention and more personalised treatment in the future. More👉 www.ukri.org/news/ai-tool...
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AI tool reveals hidden organ damage caused by high blood pressure
Researchers have developed an AI tool that may help doctors better understand how high blood pressure damages different organs in different people.
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 18/06/2026
Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. A BBC Ideas film featuring Professor Jon Swann explores how the gut can influence our health, mood and potentially even the way we think. Watch the film: www.bbc.co.uk/videos/cwy01...
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What's the gut-brain connection?
The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 16/06/2026
Through the Global Talent Visa, we're supporting researchers like Dr Buda Turhan, a Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol, where he specialises in experimental aerodynamics and acoustics. Find out more about the Global Talent Visa: www.ukri.org/apply-for-fu...
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 15/06/2026
We’ve launched a new space on our website to help you explore upcoming UKRI funding opportunities. The page gives a longer-term view of more than 45 opportunities opening between now and December. Explore the page: www.ukri.org/apply-for-fu...
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Future Research and Innovation Funding Opportunities
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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
This #LondonTechWeek we're asking 'how does the public really feel about AI?' Find out in the latest national science engagement programme run by 15 of the UK's science centres, museums and outreach organisations www.sciencecentres.org.uk/news/how-doe... #AISummit2026 #AIforGood #SciComm
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Over 70,000 people explore artificial intelligence through national ‘Demystifying AI’ programme
Over 70,000 people explore artificial intelligence through national ‘Demystifying AI’ programme
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 10/06/2026
UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026 are now open!🚨 Apply for an 18-month fellowship to work in a UK or devolved government host partner, an arm’s length body or What Works Network member, to address pressing national and global challenges. Deadline 10 September 2026: www.ukri.org/opportunity/...
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"Why apply for a UKRI Policy Fellowship?Our scheme offers researchers the chance to:

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-Use research to inform major policy challenges.

-Enhance and share knowledge on effective policy collaboration.

Link in post to apply."

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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 09/06/2026
What’s next for UKRI open access policy? Join our webinar on Thursday 25 June at 10:00am for an opportunity to engage with the next phase of open access implementation (2026 – 2030). Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e2fd89...
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