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West Midlands named UK hub for transport and infrastructure

The UK government plans to establish a major Transport and Infrastructure Campus in the West Midlands, creating high-skilled roles and speeding up the delivery of national infrastructure projects.

Europe increases its efforts to attract global research talent

The European Union now has 100 national and regional initiatives in place to attract researchers from around the world.

From sunshine tomatoes to hemp: £21.5m to reshape farming in England

New £21.5m government funding will support 15 farm innovation projects in England, from precision-bred crops to low-emission technologies that boost productivity and sustainability.

NHS app to unlock breakthrough rare cancer trials for patients

Rare cancer patients in England will gain faster access to life-saving clinical trials and treatments through the NHS, improving survival.

£14 million awarded to new OCEAN projects

The UK government is expanding its support for locally led marine conservation, announcing £14 million in new funding for community projects through the second round of the Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN) Grants Programme.

Mapping the physical genome: A new blueprint for biochar engineering

Researchers have mapped the "physical genome" of biochar, creating a framework to link its internal structure to performance. This breakthrough enables the precision design of sustainable carbon materials for energy, construction, and environmental technology.

EU selects 27 SPACE-HADEA projects for €138.6 million in Horizon Europe funding

The European Union has selected 27 space research projects to receive a total of €138.6 million under the Horizon Europe Space Research Call 2025.

Cyber essentials: Technology, resilience, and things to consider while planning your digital upgrade

Andrew Ingram, Director of High Tide Group, explores a few key considerations that need to be factored in when planning and auditing an organisation’s IT plan over the coming years, without always needing to pick between quality, security, and cost.

Nipah virus: What it is and should we be worried?

Nipah virus (NiV) is a rare but serious infectious disease that has caused periodic outbreaks in parts of Asia.

Free AI Foundation training rolled out to every UK adult

Every adult in the UK is now eligible for free AI training as the government aims to expand its joint government-industry programme to upskill 10 million workers by 2030.

Can sleep app data help identify respiratory disease trends in England?

Government-backed research is examining whether anonymised sleep app data can help identify earlier trends in respiratory disease in England.

Global population living with extreme heat to double by 2050

New Oxford University research finds nearly half the world’s population could be living with extreme heat by 2050 if global warming reaches 2 °C.

New 3D printing method produces affordable, complex human hand replicas

Researchers from UT Austin developed CRAFT, a 3D printing method using inexpensive hardware to create complex replicas, like human hands, with varying hardness from a single material to improve medical training and protective gear.

Pioneering human-centric sustainable tech must be central to the EU’s energy strategy

Pioneering sustainable technology centred on humans must be key to the EU’s energy strategy, argues Robert Ackrill, Professor at Nottingham Business School.

Lanarkshire is named as Scotland’s new AI Growth Zone

Lanarkshire has been announced as the location of Scotland’s new AI Growth Zone, which will help to boost jobs, skills, and economic growth across the region.

The European Union and Chile join to strengthen the research and innovation partnership

The European Union and Chile have continued to reaffirm their strong and strategic partnership in research and innovation during the 11th Chile–EU Joint Steering Committee Meeting (JSCM), held on 13 January 2026 in Santiago, Chile.

Belgium raises climate ambition but faces gaps in delivery

The European Commission has published its assessment of Belgium’s final updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), acknowledging increased ambition while warning that stronger implementation efforts are still needed.

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