Case studies: Real-life examples of government activity

GOTT funded STFC to develop a market-ready X-ray camera, enabling colour imaging and access to the chemical composition and microstructure of samples.

A woodland creation case study on cutting on-farm carbon emissions, increasing biodiversity and diversifying business

How universal free breakfast clubs have helped give children a supportive start to the school day.

A case study on woodland restoration, and the benefits of opening woodland to the local community.

In 2021 a family-run business in the North East was awarded funding to support the diversification of their business offering.

Scientists at VDEC use ‘organ-on-a-chip’ models to study infections and immune responses, aiming to improve vaccine testing and reduce reliance on animal research.

This European/Japanese mission to Mercury will help our understanding of the formation of the Solar System and its inner rocky planets.

Find answers to questions about space debris, the risk to satellites in orbit, and how space sustainability can help, as well as the UK Space Agency's work to address these issues.

Dstl's expert analysis helps the MOD make the right strategic choices when planning UK munition stockpiles and investment.

How DASA helped an SME break down challenges in prosthetic care

Dstl has worked with partners from the computer games industry to develop a new generation of tools that are helping military leaders make effective decisions.

England’s first grass roots fisher-led community interest company of 47 inshore fishers across the ports of Lyme Bay, Axmouth, Beer, Lyme Regis and West Bay.

Dstl scientists work in partnership with the UK armed forces and industry to ensure that future warfighters have the best air combat capability.

Lunar Pathfinder will be the world’s first dedicated lunar communications relay spacecraft when it launches in 2026.

Dstl is informing Government plans and helping keep people safe through research into how crowds react in an emergency or terrorist attack.

Civil servant Kate Terry shares how the Beyond Boundaries development programme helped her overcome imposter syndrome and secure a senior role.

Dstl helps capability decision-making for the Royal Navy, saves money and creates wealth for the UK.

GOTT has funded the British Antarctic Survey's new application of their radar tool to reduce water scarcity by locating and monitoring sources of groundwater.

The mission makes global observations of the Earth's surface soil water content and the salt in the oceans.

The UK-led Ariel mission will study the atmospheres of approximately 1000 planets lying outside our Solar System.

The telescope is studying the first stars and galaxies, and examining the physical and chemical properties of solar systems.

Mapping the expansion of the Universe to better understand dark energy and matter. Launched in July 2023 for a 6-year mission.

Will provides an insight into his barrister training within HM Revenue & Customs Solicitor’s Office

Her work started in electronics and instrumenting explosive events and later identifying ways to protect troops in Afghanistan from rocket-propelled grenades. 

UK SMEs, funded by DTEP, are advancing innovation in defence through collaboration with higher-tier partners.

This case study is an example of how the MHRA is benefiting from patients providing their lived experience for the pre-authorisation stage of the benefit-risk review.

Ministry of Justice senior project manager Cathryn Rees says the Line Manager Induction programme helped her to support her team better.

Scotland-based SME Zelim has won a contract with the US Navy to deploy their innovative AI-enabled Person-in-Water detection and tracking technology, known as ZOE.

Despite years of line management experience, HMRC's Nikki Fisher says the Line manager Induction was an important way of preparing for the new Standards.

Biomass is the first satellite that will study the world’s forests in 3-dimensions.

Dstl scientific expertise and advice is at the heart of the Ministry of Defence’s ambitions in space.

How Homes England supported an ambitious developer based in Kent.

Bringing data science to bear on everything from the national covid response to synthetic data and countering online grooming.

Understanding how the state of the art in current science could help further revolutionise solving crime.

The Royal Navy came to ACE to explore how groundbreaking artificial and machine-learning solutions could enhance maintenance and defence capabilities.

Financial accounts assistant Adenike Kwaku says the course was filled with tips and information to help her transition to her new career.

The Thermal Oxide Reprocessing Plant on the Sellafield site in West Cumbria.

How ACE provided the consultants with a platform for growth, the ability to showcase quality work and access to new customers they wouldn’t otherwise have met.

To better understand Mpox and its spread within the UK, VDEC developed an immunoassay to assess immune responses to Mpox infection and new vaccines.

A case study of Forestry Commission and Forestry England staff on the support they’ve received to develop their careers in forestry.

Department for Work and Pensions administrative officer Connor Coleman shares how the Civil Service Induction helped him gain fresh insights.

How DASA teamed up with defence primes, Government and industry innovators to develop novel missiles that can talk to each other

TRUTHS is a UK-led mission to create a space-based climate and calibration observatory that will improve confidence in climate change forecasts and support net zero mitigation strategies and their impact.

Department of Health and Social Care programme manager Karen Horrocks says the JASPER course reinforced her belief in the value of straightforward language.

Helping the Royal Navy maintain a skilled and capable workforce amid rapid technological advancements and demographic shifts.

GAD's quality assurance reviews of financial models helps with verifying model calculations and validating data and assumptions.

Recognising the transformative potential of AI and autonomy, Dstl has funded a PhD student in the USA to conduct cutting-edge research in this field.

Home Office senior investigating officer Richard Murray explains why he recommends Foundations of writing in government (JASPER) course.

GAD will shortly be updating Factor Guidance Notes for public service pensions schemes. It follows completion of a major actuarial factors review project.

GAD has set up a cross-government Credit Risk group for people in government and the public sector who manage loans and financial guarantees.