Strengthening Connections: Celebrating Chemical Engineering and Raising its Profile

IChemE President Mark Apsey shares key efforts in advancing chemical engineering’s profile, celebrating professional achievements, and promoting global collaboration to tackle sustainability challenges.

Engineering Policy Priorities for the 2024-2029 UK Parliament Unveiled by IMechE

IMechE’s latest report outlines key engineering priorities for the 2024-2029 UK Parliament, urging action on climate, skills, and innovation to secure the UK’s future economic and environmental success.

Faraday Discovery Fellowships: Supporting Emerging Research Leaders

Learn about the Faraday Discovery Fellowships, a major funding initiative by the Royal Society that empowers mid-career researchers in STEM to lead innovative research in the UK. This program offers up to £8 million over ten years to foster the next generation of scientific leaders.

Bristol Study Highlights Risks of Painkiller Misuse

Researchers at the University of Bristol warn of the rising misuse of over-the-counter painkillers. Their study calls for enhanced public awareness and policy measures to mitigate this growing public health issue in the UK.

Uncovering Earth’s Secrets: Leeds Researchers Study Mantle Rocks

Researchers at the University of Leeds are studying rocks from Earth’s mantle to reveal details about the planet’s geological history. This research could provide valuable insights for UK policymakers on the natural processes that have shaped Earth, informing future environmental policies.

Liverpool to Host the British Science Festival in 2025

Liverpool will host the British Science Festival in September 2025, featuring 100 free activities to engage the public in STEM. UK policymakers are encouraged to attend and support this initiative, which highlights the importance of science education and public engagement.

BSAS Welcomes New Presidential Team!

The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor David Kenny as its new President and Professor Nicholas Jonsson as Junior Vice President.

Professor Alison Etheridge Appointed First President of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences

The Academy for the Mathematical Sciences proudly announces the appointment of Professor Alison Etheridge OBE FRS as its inaugural President, effective 17 June 2024.

Nonet of Innovators: UCL’s Elite Researchers Secure Prestigious European Grants

In a notable achievement for UK academia, nine University College London (UCL) researchers have been distinguished with the European Research Council’s prestigious Advanced Grants.

University of Liverpool to lead £125M world-first diffraction and imaging electron microscope facility to drive breakthroughs in UK science

The UK is set to revolutionise the global scientific landscape with the launch of the Relativistic Ultrafast Electron Diffraction and Imaging (RUEDI) facility, a pioneering £125 million national research initiative spearheaded by the University of Liverpool.