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I am very grateful for this opportunity to set out the Government’s approach to accessing and publishing research findings. We are very fortunate…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
David Willetts sets out the benefits of making publicly-funded research free to access.
I’m delighted that HEFCE has chosen this wonderful venue for its annual conference. This great college has trained, amongst others, Gustav Holst…
It’s great to be here to celebrate the launch of WillPLACE. For me, it’s a welcome opportunity to recognise one of Britain’s great business …
Universities and Science Minister David Willetts saw how British scientists are contributing to the truly international effort to help adapt to climate change when he visited the British Antarctic Survey's base at Rothe…
The Government has published its annual grant letter to the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
David Willetts has today set out an ambition to make Britain the best place in the world to do science.
Economic Growth Growth is the Coalition’s highest priority for 2012. It is going to be a year of serious economic challenges. We are better…
A £75 million boost for high tech small and medium sized businesses is part of a package of measures announced today in the Government's new Innovation and Research Strategy for Growth.
A multi million pound package of support has been announced to support the UK's life sciences industry.
The UK and China have agreed an action plan to strengthen their relationship on education cooperation.
The UK is a world-leader in science and research according to a new report from BIS.
It is truly an honour to give this, the third Gareth Roberts memorial lecture. Sir Gareth looms large over much of what I’ll be discussing…
Ministers urge businesses to help tackle employment law, bureaucracy and red tape in the latest phase of the Employment Law Review.
The Government announces 11 new Enterprise Zones to accelerate local growth, as part of the Plan for Growth.
New statistical release from ONS
Government releases a Higher Education White Paper - Students at the Heart of the System.
Today sees a high-level summit meeting of global business leaders, leading designers and Government, to discuss how design can contribute to economic growth in the UK.
Government announces further funding to promote national science and engineering events.
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