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From Minister of State for Universities and Science
  • David Willetts presents Honorary DBE to Professor Uta Frith

    On behalf of Her Majesty the Queen, Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts presents honorary DBE to Professor Uta Frith.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ministers welcome rise in university applications

    Figures released by UCAS today show that the number of applications for higher education by people living in England has risen by 3 per cent

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Queen awards prestigious Regius professorships to twelve universities

    The government today announced twelve university departments to have the prestigious title of Regius Professor bestowed upon them.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £24 million investment will make Glasgow a city of the future

    Glasgow chosen to receive £24 million of government investment to demonstrate how a city of the future will work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £600 million funding boost for science and research

    Science Minister David Willetts announces government investment in the ‘eight great technologies’.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £600 million investment in the eight great technologies

    The ‘eight great technologies’ which will propel the UK to future growth receive funding boost

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Eight great technologies

    The ‘eight great technologies’ which will propel the UK to future growth receive a funding boost.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reappointment of Science and Technology Facilities Council Chair

    Professor Sir Michael Sterling reappointed as the Chair of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New chief executive of the UK Space Agency appointed

    Dr. David Parker has been appointed as the next Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency. He has been acting Chief Executive of the agency since…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement on Syrian students in the UK

    Latest information and advice for students and universities affected by the current situation in Syria.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press Release: Geraint Jones appointed as reviewer for the Office For Fair Access

    David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, announced today that he is appointing Geraint Jones as the statutory reviewer for OFFA…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Small businesses to benefit from £1.1 million innovation boost

    New Innovation Vouchers for businesses who want to use public open data to develop new ideas, improve processes and target new markets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Life Sciences Strategy: one year on

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Science Minister David Willetts have launched a report on the Strategy for UK Life Sciences.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Strategy for UK Life Sciences: one year on

    David Willetts speech on the strategy for UK Life Sciences: one year on.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Future operation of the National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

    Written ministerial statement regarding the future operation of the NPL.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £1 billion investment for UK Science and Research

    Seven new university and business research partnerships in sectors including life sciences, energy efficiency and advanced manufacturing were announced today by David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen to bestow new Regius Professorships on outstanding Universities

    To mark the Diamond Jubilee, up to six Regius Professorships are to be awarded by The Queen to universities across the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government investment secures £1 billion for university and private research

    World leading science projects are receiving a £1billion joint industry, university and Government boost.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UUK conference: "A world without boundaries"

    David Willetts sets out the future for UK higher education and what the government is doing to improve access, funding and collaboration.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London Metropolitan University's licence revoked

    David Willetts announces new taskforce to help students following the University's licence to sponsor overseas students was withdrawn.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government