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Government pledges £100m investment for AI taskforce

The Government is to invest £100 million for a taskforce to develop AI models which can be used in fields such as healthcare and education. The recently formed Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said the cash injection will be ...

24 Apr 2023 at 15:44

Government nuclear plans a ‘wish list’, not a strategy, say MPs

Government plans to drastically scale up nuclear capacity are more of a “wish list”, with the role of Great British Nuclear still ambiguous, MPs have said. Parliamentarians on the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee said questions ...

31 Jul 2023 at 00:01

MPs to assess potential of UK astronomy sector

MPs have launched an inquiry to examine the potential of the UK’s astronomy sector. The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee said the aim is to showcase the UK as a science superpower and maximise its leadership chances in ...

12 Sept 2023 at 17:16

UK faces science ‘brain drain’ amid delays in joining EU research scheme

A delay in joining the European Union’s research and innovation scheme has “damaged the UK’s reputation” in the life sciences field, experts have claimed, with scientists “finding it much harder to bring the brightest and best ...

25 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Government urged to address AI ‘risks’ to avoid ‘spooking’ public

The Government must address the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) – including potential threats to national security and the perpetuation of “unacceptable” societal biases – to ensure the public is not ...

31 Aug 2023 at 00:01

UK prepared to snub EU’s £88.6bn science scheme if Brexit row cannot be resolved

The minister for the Government’s newly created science and technology department has signalled the UK is “ready to go it alone” if the EU does not agree to Britain’s post-Brexit terms of membership. The new Secretary ...

12 Feb 2023 at 05:30

Northern Ireland

Funding for projects to help boost the space sector in Northern Ireland

Two projects aimed at boosting the space sector in Northern Ireland are to receive funding from the UK Space Agency. The funding includes £495,000 for a Northern Ireland consortium to oversee a pilot programme ...

14 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Taxpayers spend £15,000 to cover damages to academic after Donelan’s Hamas claim

It cost taxpayers £15,000 to cover damages paid to an academic Science Secretary Michelle Donelan had falsely accused of supporting Hamas, her department has said. The sum was paid “without admitting any ...

06 Mar 2024 at 18:35

Science Secretary faces calls to quit after taxpayers cover damages for academic

Science Secretary Michelle Donelan is facing calls to resign after taxpayers’ money was used to pay damages to an academic she had accused of expressing sympathy for Hamas. The Cabinet minister on ...

06 Mar 2024 at 11:33

Calls for inquiry after 2,000 Government devices lost or stolen in last year

More than 2,000 Government devices, including laptops and mobile phones, have been lost or stolen over the last 12 months, new figures show. Ministers are facing calls to launch an inquiry into ...

24 Nov 2023 at 10:07

Local News

€5 million boost for Dundalk IT

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD today announced €5 million to enhance research and innovation opportunities at Dundalk Institute of ...

10 Feb 2024 at 17:33

Local News

€5 Million Boost: Dundalk IT revs up research and innovation with government funding

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD today announced €5 million to enhance research and innovation opportunities at Dundalk Institute ...

07 Feb 2024 at 10:33

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