Researchers will use cutting-edge quantum technologies to transform our understanding of the universe, answering key questions around dark matter and black holes. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is supporting seven projects with a £31 million investment to demonstrate how quantum technologies could solve some of the greatest mysteries in fundamental physics.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is investing £213 million to expand and upgrade existing research infrastructure. The funding will help UK researchers tackle major challenges such as COVID-19 research and recovery, and net zero goals.
More than 100 transformative projects have been funded through a ground-breaking new programme designed to support adventurous, high-risk research.
Supported by EPSRC, computer modelling and stratified-flow wind-tunnel simulation is being used for the first time to improve the efficiency, reliability and operational life of large offshore wind farms.
Professor Sarah Sharples, Pro-Vice Chancellor in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and People, reflects on the work of the EPSRC EDI Strategic Advisory Group and the diversity challenges in the research base.
EPSRC funded project is developing low-cost solar technologies that can make buildings energy self-sufficient.
Cybersecurity trailblazer Centre for Secure Information Technologies at Queen’s University Belfast has sparked the emergence of a thriving local hotbed of cybersecurity excellence with a rising global profile.
Professor Mark Parsons, Director of EPCC at the University of Edinburgh explains the complexities of launching the UK’s next national research supercomputer.
Syma Khalid, Professor of Molecular Biophysics at the University of Southampton, discusses how high performance computer ARCHER has provided computational resource and brought researchers together to tackle COVID-19.
Charlie House reflects on his experience of being an EPSRC Industrial CASE doctoral student working with BAE Systems
Dr Andrew Bourne, Director of Partnerships at EPSRC, discusses how underpinning long-term investment in research has enabled the UK to adapt and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
