UK to lead on responsible innovation in synthetic biology
A new £1.8 million research project aims to position the UK as a global leader in the responsible and ethical...
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Two decades of innovative windstorm research collaboration to continue as WTW-Exeter partnership is renewed
Global insurance broking firmWTW today announced the continuation of its long-standing partnership with the University of Exeter to advance understanding...
Migration minimum income rules damaging family life and causing acute distress, experts warn
Rules on the minimum income needed for foreign spouses and partners of British citizens and settled residents to live in...
Migration to Cornwall led by search for a better lifestyle rather than work, study shows
People are more likely move to Cornwall in search of a better lifestyle or to be nearer family than to...
UK can use digital revolution to adopt a circular economy, say experts
Experts from industry, academia, and government met at the Science Museum in London this week for the launch of the...
Electric trucks overtaking diesel on lifetime cost
Electric trucks are on course to overtake diesel equivalents on lifetime cost – and smart policies can accelerate this transition,...
First research project funded through new collaborative ‘Grand Challenges’ initiative
A project investigating the potential for probiotics to improve food security and biodiversity in the aquaculture sector has become the...
Rural areas are crucial for national economic success but underfunded, new analysis shows
England’s rural councils play a crucial role in the country’s economic and environmental success, but are underfunded compared to other...
Businesses want university researchers to plug AI skills gaps
University researchers are in demand to help address skills shortages across a range of industries including AI and machine learning....