How can the UK overcome barriers to delivering world-class infrastructure and scale quantum innovation beyond the lab? The latest FST Journal explores the formation of NISTA, the UK’s new infrastructure authority, and outlines the strategic shifts needed to make quantum technologies commercially viable. A must-read for science, policy, and industry leaders.
Nuclear Waste Services recently hosted five students as part of the Dream Placement programme, offering young people in Cumbria a week of immersive leadership and career exploration. With hands-on experience across multiple departments and a real-world project linking nuclear work with education, this initiative is helping to shape future career choices—and opening doors in the nuclear industry.
STEM for Britain 2025 brings the nation’s most promising early-career researchers to Parliament, showcasing cutting-edge work in science, technology, engineering, and maths. As policymakers and industry leaders engage with these bright minds, the event highlights the vital role of research in shaping the UK’s future.
The UK has refreshed its global science and technology strategy to bolster international collaboration and maintain its leadership in innovation. Under the “Science and Technology Framework – International”, the UK aims to drive breakthroughs in AI, quantum computing, and space exploration while securing critical tech supply chains.
Professor Sir Ian Chapman has been appointed as the next CEO of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), with a strong focus on driving economic growth through research and innovation. His leadership will strengthen industry-academia partnerships, foster technological advancements, and position the UK as a global leader in science and technology.
AI is revolutionising healthcare, offering new possibilities in diagnostics and patient care. However, challenges such as data security, algorithmic bias, and regulatory oversight must be addressed. How can policymakers ensure AI enhances healthcare while safeguarding patient rights?
The UK has installed its first neutron monitor for space weather tracking in 40 years, a cutting-edge system designed by Lancaster University. Located at the Met Office in Cornwall, this new instrument enhances global efforts to detect and forecast solar radiation storms that can disrupt modern infrastructure.
Discover how interdisciplinary science reshapes our understanding of Earth’s systems and drives meaningful climate action. Professor Chris Rapley shares lessons from his pioneering career in bridging disciplines and breaking barriers.
The successful launch of Sentinel-1C marks a significant advancement in Earth’s environmental monitoring capabilities. This UK-supported satellite will provide continuous, high-resolution radar imagery, crucial for understanding and addressing global challenges such as climate change and natural disasters.