tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from George Freeman MP2023-11-03T16:47:33+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-technologies-on-show-at-quantum-showcase-as-science-minister-drives-forward-uks-25-billion-quantum-strategy2023-11-03T16:47:33+00:00New technologies on show at Quantum Showcase as Science Minister drives forward UK’s £2.5 billion Quantum StrategyThe Science Minister George Freeman outlines the recipients of over £14 million in funding, aimed at benefiting the UK’s thriving quantum sector.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/association-of-southeast-asian-nations-asean-science-technology-and-global-health-reception2023-11-03T14:17:09+00:00Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): Science, technology and global health receptionSpeech by Minister Freeman at ASEAN, London on 2 November.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-to-asean-uk-cooperation-with-first-uk-visit-by-asean-secretary-general2023-11-01T00:00:00+00:00Boost to ASEAN-UK cooperation with first UK visit by Secretary-General of ASEANSecretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) His Excellency Dr Kao Kim Hourn is visiting the UK to further the ASEAN-UK Partnership.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/expert-regional-innovation-hubs-given-75-million-boost-to-local-research-businesses-and-economies-across-uk2023-10-23T10:08:51+01:00Expert regional innovation hubs given £75 million boost to local research, businesses and economies across UKRegional clusters of innovation across the UK backed by £75 million that will boost local economies and pioneer game-changing solutions from healthcare to net zero.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/critical-services-to-be-better-protected-from-satellite-data-disruptions-through-new-position-navigation-and-timing-framework2023-10-18T00:00:00+01:00Critical services to be better protected from satellite data disruptions through new Position, Navigation and Timing frameworkNew Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) measures set out, which include a crisis plan in the event current PNT services are unavailable.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/welsh-universities-showcase-cutting-edge-research-and-innovation2023-10-18T00:00:00+01:00Welsh universities showcase cutting edge research and innovationShowcase event highlights university research from Welsh Universities that is having an impact in communities in Wales, the UK and across the world. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-agreement-with-israel-takes-uk-global-science-mission-to-new-heights2023-09-20T00:01:07+01:00Landmark agreement with Israel takes UK global science mission to new heightsUK and Israel agree Memorandum of Understanding for faster and deeper collaboration on science, innovation and technology.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-meeting-of-uk-science-champions-to-cement-uk-leadership-in-safe-responsible-biology-breakthroughs2023-09-14T10:57:00+01:00First meeting of UK science champions to cement UK leadership in safe, responsible biology breakthroughsThe UK’s leadership in the responsible use of engineering biology will be driven forward by the first-ever meeting of the UK Biosecurity Leadership Counciltag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/15-million-competition-to-accelerate-use-of-quantum-in-government2023-09-07T10:30:00+01:00£15 million competition to accelerate use of quantum in Government£15 million Quantum Catalyst Fund will accelerate the adoption of quantum solutions by the public sector.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/55-million-centre-of-excellence-to-keep-uk-medicines-manufacturers-at-the-front-of-the-global-race-for-skills2023-09-05T09:42:42+01:00£5.5 million Centre of Excellence to keep UK medicines manufacturers at the front of the global race for skillsThe government is helping to grow the UK life sciences workforce by announcing £5.5 million to establish a Medicines Manufacturing Skills Centre of Excellence. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/5-million-fund-to-tackle-fatal-drug-deaths-across-the-uk2023-08-29T10:56:00+01:00£5 million fund to tackle fatal drug deaths across the UKTwelve projects awarded a share of £5 million to reduce rates of fatal drug overdoses, as part of Vaccine Taskforce style approach to tackle health challenges.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/33-million-joint-investment-to-boost-skills-support-jobs-and-bolster-green-manufacturing-in-uk-life-sciences-industry2023-08-03T09:00:00+01:00£33 million joint investment to boost skills, support jobs and bolster green manufacturing in UK life sciences industryJoint government and industry investment will deliver more than 250 high-skilled jobs producing environmentally-friendly inhalers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-space-agency-funding-for-technologies-to-monitor-the-earth2023-08-02T09:07:00+01:00UK Space Agency funding for technologies to monitor the EarthFunding for satellite Earth Observation technologies, which are critical to improving humanity’s understanding of our planet and its climate, is now available.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backing-uk-engineering-biology-firms-to-revolutionise-medicine-food-and-environmental-protection2023-07-19T10:44:42+01:00Government backing UK engineering biology firms to revolutionise medicine, food and environmental protectionUK firms harnessing the power of biology in a range of sectors will be under the spotlight in Downing Street as science leaders and ministers meet to unleash the full potential of the UK’s engineering biology sector.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-science-minister-unveils-over-24m-in-new-science-and-innovation-agreements-to-deepen-collaboration-with-canada2023-06-08T15:00:00+01:00UK Science Minister unveils over £24 million in new science and innovation agreements to deepen collaboration with CanadaUK Science Minister George Freeman was in Canada today to agree a package of science and research agreements between the UK and Canada.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/horizon-europe-guarantee-scheme-newly-extended-to-support-uk-rd2023-06-08T10:00:02+01:00Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme newly extended to support UK R&DThe government has announced an extension to the support provided to UK Horizon Europe applicants until the end of September 2023.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-japan-strengthen-science-and-tech-ties-in-tokyo2023-05-15T12:31:37+01:00UK and Japan strengthen science and tech ties in TokyoUK and Japan today signed a renewed science and technology deal, building on decades of close cooperation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-india-sign-landmark-research-agreement2023-04-26T11:18:48+01:00UK and India sign landmark research agreementUK and India sign a landmark agreement on science, research and innovation at the UK-India Science and Innovation Council in Parliament, launching a raft of joint research programmes.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uks-next-generation-of-medical-researchers-given-funding-boost2023-04-02T00:15:02+01:00UK’s next generation of medical researchers given funding boostInvestment is aimed at sparking a new wave of revolutionary medical research across the industry.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/life-sciences-companies-supercharged-with-277-million-in-government-and-private-investment2023-03-28T00:15:02+01:00Life sciences companies supercharged with £277 million in government and private investmentFour life sciences companies from across the UK will benefit from the first tranche of Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) grants.