The first of our #SmashingStereotypes series for #BritishScienceWeek is that you need to have a university degree to work in science. This is NOT the case at all! If you're interested in a non-degree route, our apprenticeship applications are open now: careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/p…

ICYMI: Yesterday we held the MRC Prizes 2022 Awards Ceremony, where we presented the #MRCMillenniumMedal to Prof Lisa Hall and Prof Sarah Tabrizi, and announced the winners of our inaugural #MRCImpactPrize✨ Read more about all our winners: orlo.uk/Eb4kU

Congratulations to Prof Gillian Wright, Director of @UKATC, on being the first UK recipient of the Caroline Herschel Medal, awarded by Royal Astronomical Society and German Astronomical Society. 🎉🎖️ This is to acknowledge her leading role on #MIRI for #JWST. 🛰️✨ Read more 👉 ukri.org/news/uk-atcs-g…

Microbials Accelerator, funded through Innovate UK’s #biomedicalcatalyst, offers SMEs with a novel microbial product, technology or process, guidance to scale-up, find & secure funding. More: bit.ly/3LO9X1R @LyvaLabs CPI iiCON: Infection Innovation Consortium Health Innovation North West Coast University of Liverpool News Bionow

Flipping the traditional relationship between researchers and communities is a powerful way to break down barriers. Watch the full video on YouTube, or learn why we're supporting innovative projects like these in our Public Engagement Strategy ukri.org/what-we-offer/…

Have you ever wondered what happens at an international science facility? 🧑‍🔬The Daresbury Laboratory Open Day it’s your chance to find out! 🎨🛰️From hands-on activities to talks on particle accelerators, 3D printing and more, there is something for everyone! eventbrite.co.uk/e/daresbury-la…

A great way to get a weekly update on things happening across all of R&I. Even working UK Research and Innovation I always find things I wasn't aware of to enjoy.

Its exciting that we have a department dedicated to science, research, innovation and technology. Happy 100 days! #DSITx100

Reducing regional disparities, tackling levelling up challenges and building sustainable economic growth are just some of the topics that our Local Policy and Innovation Partnerships will address. Learn about the projects in phase one: orlo.uk/jTfce @GeorgeFreemanMP

This is a fantastic day for UK science. We have reached an agreement with the EU on a bespoke deal on Horizon, that works for UK scientists and for our taxpayers. Where better to tell you all about it than from the iconic Science Museum 👇

Science Museum The bespoke #Horizon deal has been widely welcomed by some of the top UK scientists. Read more here 👇 gov.uk/government/new…

"Today's agreement on UK association to Horizon Europe is brilliant news" - Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser More on the deal announced by the government this morning: gov.uk/government/new…

📣CALLING ALL UK RESEARCHERS & SCIENTISTS! I will be answering all your questions about the UK’s deal with Horizon Europe this afternoon on LinkedIn, so click the link below to leave your comments & I will strive to respond to as many as I can 👇 linkedin.com/posts/george-f…

An update to the community from UKRI CEO Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser:

Heather McConnell always knew she wanted to work with animals but hadn’t really considered a career in marine biology. Now she's a research technician Scottish Association for Marine Science, supporting work that's helping our oceans. Watch her story: youtu.be/LvpAe6erGlU #101Jobs

Join us in shaping the future of scientific research. We're seeking a visionary Executive Chair. If you’re a strategic leader with a passion for advancing cutting-edge science, apply now. Your expertise can make a difference. ➡️careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/j… #DiscoverWhatsPossible

Age-Related Macular Degeneration is the most common cause of sight loss, affecting over a quarter of people over 65 in the UK. Within 12 months two patients were able to regain sight following stem cell treatment at UCL ✔

In the latest UKRI bulletin: 🤖 £100 million boost in AI research 💤 Long and irregular work hours may impair sleep, research suggests 🦴 New Jurassic pterosaur species discovered on the Isle of Skye Read and subscribe: orlo.uk/Z6B4i

In the latest UKRI bulletin: 🌺 Botanical gardens can cool urban air during heatwaves 🦋 How solar parks can help bees and butterflies 💧 Mathematicians discover how to stop sloshing Read and subscribe: orlo.uk/zmSQp

We commissioned an independent investigation in response to an open letter from the Secretary of State about @ResearchEngland’s EDI advisory group. Today we are releasing the outcome of that investigation, with thanks to all involved for their patience: ukri.org/news/outcome-o…