‘Innovator passports’ set to accelerate cutting-edge NHS care
NHS patients across the country will get accelerated access to cutting edge technology through a new digital system that will cut red tape and boost life science, claims the government. A new ‘innovator passport’ – to be introduced over the next two years – will allow new technology that has been robustly assessed by one […]
New backing for small businesses to protect their intellectual property from security threats
Hundreds of UK tech start-ups and other innovative businesses can now apply for government support to protect their intellectual property from powerful competitors, including threats from other states and hostile actors, Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has announced. Up to 500 small or medium-sized companies will potentially benefit from new Secure Innovation Security Reviews, which involve […]
Improved trade rules to boost business and growth across the UK
Businesses trading across the UK’s four nations will benefit from clearer and more certain rules, following government changes to how the UK Internal Market Act works. Following extensive feedback from businesses – including calls for greater clarity, consistency, and collaboration – the UK Government has completed a review of the Act ahead of schedule, ensuring […]
Sussex joins new ‘ResearchPlus’ collaborative to give leading research-focused universities a collective voice
The University of Sussex has announced that it is one of 10 leading research-focused universities that will form a new strategic partnership. ResearchPlus is a new collaborative of research-focused universities, whose primary aim is to strengthen the UK’s research and innovation base to advance the common good. It will give a collective voice to universities […]
Surrey researchers to help turn Europe’s olive mill waste into bioproducts and clean fuel
A new project is turning waste from Europe’s olive mills into sustainable bioplastics, clean energy and plant-boosting compounds. OLinWASTE brings together nine partners from across the continent, with the University of Surrey playing a key role in optimising biorefinery operations. As the world’s largest producer of olive oil, the EU faces a significant environmental challenge […]
New UK–India degree to develop talent in sustainable semiconductor technologies
The University of Surrey and Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT Manipal), a part of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, have launched a dual-degree programme to help close the global skills gap in semiconductor technologies. The new programme will prepare students for roles in industries such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, clean energy, transport and […]
UK’s national open water swimming centre introduces inclusive swim sessions for visually impaired community following groundbreaking university research
Sea Lanes Brighton introduces open water sessions for visually impaired swimmers, following a successful pilot with University of Brighton researchers. Running weekly from Wednesday 23 July to Wednesday 27 August, these dedicated sessions build on groundbreaking research led by University of Brighton PhD student Sadie Rockliffe – which explores how to improve inclusive access to […]
Brighton student designs sensory-rich homeware to support neurodiverse wellbeing
As a part of her final year project, Jasmine Saggers, a final-year 3D Design and Craft BA(Hons) student at Brighton University, has developed a series of tactile, sensory-friendly furnishings – including chairs, beanbags, and tables – that prioritise accessibility, sensory comfort, and playful expression within everyday living spaces. As awareness of neurodiversity grows and greater emphasis […]
Groundbreaking project by Brighton researchers could enable healing chronic wounds from the inside out
Researchers at the University of Brighton’s Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Devices are part of an international team of experts developing an innovative injectable treatment designed to accelerate healing in deep, hard-to-reach wounds which affect more than 300 million people worldwide. Known as deep cavity chronic wounds, these types of wounds are a major source of pain […]
Government launches new Trade Strategy to protect and boost British business
British Businesses will be given greater access to global markets more quickly as the UK government publishes its first Trade Strategy since leaving the EU. The Strategy will make the UK the most connected nation in the world and secure billions worth of opportunities for businesses, helping deliver the economic growth needed to put money […]