tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from The Rt Hon Chris Skidmore 2022-09-29T12:18:44+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/net-zero-review-calls-for-views-of-british-public 2022-09-29T12:18:44+01:00 Net Zero Review calls for views of British public Chris Skidmore launches call for evidence for his Net Zero Review. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/future-of-jet-secured-with-new-european-contract 2021-10-20T14:14:38+01:00 Future of JET secured with new European contract The future of the world’s largest operational fusion research facility has been secured with a new contract signed between the UK and the European Commission. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/simplified-processes-provide-welcome-boost-for-uk-researchers 2020-02-11T10:49:56+00:00 Simplified processes provide welcome boost for UK researchers From today the government’s overarching research body, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will trial streamlined application processes for researchers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backs-3d-x-ray-technology-to-capture-images-of-diseased-bones-in-40-seconds 2020-02-11T00:15:04+00:00 Government backs 3D X-ray technology to capture images of diseased bones in 40 seconds A new advanced imaging centre will receive £81 million government support, housing super-bright lasers to produce state-of-the-art 3D X-rays in just 40 seconds. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/universities-minister-at-student-accommodation-conference 2020-01-30T10:21:26+00:00 Universities Minister at Student Accommodation Conference In a recorded message to the Student Accommodation Conference 2020, Chris Skidmore set out the Government's expectations for the sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/levelling-up-research-and-innovation-right-across-the-united-kingdom 2020-01-24T11:05:00+00:00 Levelling up research and innovation right across the United Kingdom Science Minister Chris Skidmore sets out his vision for how to level up research and development so that it benefits every corner of the UK at the opening of the Durham University Teaching and Learning Centre. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-data-to-help-students-see-future-earnings-boost 2020-01-23T11:37:01+00:00 New data to help students see future earnings boost New data shows graduate earnings for each university in every region of England to help students make informed choices about higher education. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/science-minister-outlines-the-uks-world-leading-role-in-edtech 2020-01-22T16:44:54+00:00 Science Minister outlines the UK's world-leading role in EdTech Chris Skidmore spoke at the BETT Show about the importance of global collaboration to drive EdTech innovation in classrooms, staffrooms and lecture halls tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/loan-system-overhaul-to-benefit-millions-of-students-and-graduates 2019-12-30T00:15:01+00:00 Loan system overhaul to benefit millions of students and graduates A new online service will enable graduates to easily keep track of their student loan accounts as part of improvements to the repayment system. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-space-agency-confirms-735-million-funding-to-support-small-satellite-launch-from-cornwall 2019-11-05T23:59:28+00:00 UK Space Agency confirms £7.35 million funding to support small satellite launch from Cornwall Virgin Orbit UK Limited will use the investment to develop advanced equipment and operational capabilities tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/international-partnership-opportunities-for-uk-research-and-innovation 2019-11-05T12:17:44+00:00 International partnership opportunities for UK research and innovation A new independent report has been published today by Professor Sir Adrian Smith and Professor Graeme Reid. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chair-appointed-to-public-weather-service-customer-group 2019-11-05T08:18:41+00:00 Chair appointed to Public Weather Service Customer Group Minister of State Chris Skidmore MP has appointed Duncan Potts as Chair of the Public Weather Service Customer Group. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/care-robots-could-revolutionise-uk-care-system-and-provide-staff-extra-support 2019-10-26T00:15:09+01:00 Care robots could revolutionise UK care system and provide staff extra support The UK moves one step closer to developing robots capable of providing support for Britons. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-investment-backs-museums-of-the-future 2019-10-26T00:15:09+01:00 Government investment backs museums of the future Britain’s cultural treasures could be made accessible from our homes, schools and public libraries thanks to a £19 million government investment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backs-next-generation-of-scientists-to-transform-healthcare-and-tackle-climate-change 2019-10-24T00:15:00+01:00 Government backs next generation of scientists to transform healthcare and tackle climate change Government sponsors new PhDs and researchers as part of £370 million investment to transform healthcare, improve mental health diagnosis and build more sustainable transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-future-of-international-research-collaboration 2019-10-09T14:03:37+01:00 The future of international research collaboration Science Minister Chris Skidmore speaks about international collaboration after Brexit. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/tech-uk-conference-2019 2019-10-08T16:10:18+01:00 Tech UK conference 2019 Universities and Science Minister Chris Skidmore speaks at the Tech UK Conference 2019. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-space-conference-2019 2019-09-24T15:43:37+01:00 UK Space Conference 2019 Space Minister Chris Skidmore speaks at the UK Space Conference 2019. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/science-minister-hails-incredible-strength-of-uk-space-industry 2019-09-24T11:41:00+01:00 Science Minister hails 'incredible strength' of UK space industry A new package of space funding was unveiled today by Science Minister Chris Skidmore at the UK Space Conference tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/20-million-to-accelerate-british-research-into-forecasting-space-weather 2019-09-24T08:00:00+01:00 £20 million to accelerate British research into forecasting space weather British satellites will be better protected through a £20m boost to predict severe space weather events.