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UK Space Agency launches pilot SECP programme

The UK Space Agency has announced a new pilot initiative to strengthen commercial capabilities and accelerate innovation within the nation’s growing space ecosystem.

EU opens consultation on environmental footprint rules for space sector

The European Commission has launched an open consultation inviting stakeholders to contribute to the development of a pioneering framework: the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for the space sector (PEFCR4Space).

200,000 learners to power Europe’s advanced materials leadership

A new initiative to strengthen Europe’s leadership in innovation and sustainability has officially launched at the EIT Education and Skills Days 2025.

The tides are heating: White Dwarfs in binary systems run hotter than expected

A new study from Kyoto University has shown that white dwarfs, which were once thought to be relatively cool and dormant, can be significantly hotter than expected when locked in tight orbits with another star.

G20 ministers commit to global science cooperation

Ministers from the world’s leading economies gathered in Tshwane for the 2025 G20 Research, Science and Innovation Ministerial Meeting, discussing a shared commitment to global cooperation in science, technology, and innovation (STI).

iCOMAT opens new space manufacturing facility in Gloucestershire

A new manufacturing facility has been opened in Hardwickle, Gloucestershire. The 45,000 sq ft plant, established by advanced composites firm iCOMAT, is set to revolutionise the way lightweight structures for space applications are designed and built.

New £4 million fellowship programme to explore AI’s impact on science

A new £4 million international fellowship programme has been launched to investigate how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming scientific research.

£20 million boost on offer for local innovation across the UK

Local areas across the UK are being allowed to bid for up to £20 million each in a major new government initiative aimed at boosting innovation, creating jobs, and turning research into real-world impact.

Plato spacecraft completed and ready for testing in search for Earth like worlds

A milestone has been reached in the search for planets beyond our solar system. The European Space Agency's (ESA) Plato spacecraft has officially completed construction, with the final fitting of its sunshield and solar array module now in place.

EU drives global efforts for sustainable and inclusive innovation at G20 STI meeting

The European Union has taken a leading role in advancing sustainable and inclusive science, technology, and innovation (STI) at the G20 Research, Science and Innovation Ministerial Meeting, held on 23 September 2025 in Tshwane, South Africa.

EU and Japan will finalise Horizon Europe Association deal by the end of 2025

The European Union and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in research and innovation (R&I), with plans to finalise Japan’s association with Horizon Europe by the end of 2025.

World Space Week 2025: Three HaDEA projects supporting life in space

Each year, World Space Week brings together space enthusiasts, scientists, and innovators to celebrate advancements in space science and technology.

The EU reveals a new strategy to boost AI in science research

The European Commission has announced a new strategy aimed at enhancing the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in scientific research Titled “A European Strategy for Artificial...

EU launched dual strategies to accelerate AI in industry and science

The European Commission has unveiled two new strategies to promote the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across Europe's industries and research sectors.

Sentinel-1D set to launch this November on Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket

The European Union's Earth observation capabilities are about to take another leap forward as Sentinel-1D, the latest addition to the Copernicus satellite family, prepares for launch on 4 November 2025.

Cambridge scientists unlock quantum secret that could transform solar power

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered a previously unknown quantum mechanism in an organic semiconductor that could significantly enhance the capture and conversion of solar energy into electricity.

EIT approves €978 million funding allocation to boost innovation and skills across Europe

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced a funding package of €978 million for the period 2026–2028.

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