The University of Newcastle is undergoing a research and development project to discover new ways in detecting carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Currently projects are being conducted which develop techniques that demonstrate the specific effects of CO on cells and tissues. The R&D project is funded by the Gas Safety Trust (GST) and the research will [...]
As part of Amazon’s drive to expand its UK workforce, the company plans to double its research and development staff in London. Amazon currently have 450 workers in its London R&D team and plans to increase this to 900 by the end of 2017. The London R&D team focus on developing Amazon’s prime Video Service, [...]
The UK has funded various battery technology research and development projects in hope to powering its transition to a low-carbon economy with energy storage. The project is planned to run for four years and funding has been granted up to £246m. The funding will be distributed through three competition streams that will aim to boost [...]
Tata Technologies, the global leading company in IT and engineering services, has opened a new 20-million pound European innovation and development centre at Warwick in England. The facility will serve as the headquarters for the whole of Europe, which follows on from the opening of the new centres in Paris and Gothenburg in Germany, earlier [...]
Research conducted by Mastercard and the Fletcher School of Tufts University has recognised the UK as one of the world’s digital elite economies, according to the Digital Evolution Index 2017. This is a comprehensive study tracking the progress countries have made in developing their digital economies and integrating connectivity into the lives of billions. The [...]
The UK’s Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) has opened a new modular manufacturing research and development centre in North West England. The new facility is located at NAMRC member company Cammell Laird’s 120-acre site in Birkenhead, opposite the city of Liverpool. The R&D centre significantly expands NAMRC’s capabilities into modular manufacturing, which involves the [...]
A new clinical trial has commenced at Peterborough City Hospital which could offer treatment for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. In the past, patients suffering from pancreatic cancer that has spread outside the pancreas have had little options left in regards to treatment methods. However the new HALO 301 trial could change all this and [...]
Ford seems to be showing no concerns over Britain exiting the EU as the company begins to kick-start plans to set up a new research and development facility in East London. The centre will be the central hub for the development of smarter transport. The chosen location in Stratford’s Olympic park is also home to BT [...]
Energy is on a roll in the UK! The Burbo Bank Extension scheme facilitates the world’s largest and most powerful offshore wind turbines and is now powering 230,000 homes in the UK. This is the first time the huge MHI Vestas turbines have been commercially deployed. Optimism is high that the turbines will significantly improve sustainability [...]
As Britain prepares to part with the EU, it is more important than ever for UK start-ups to be aware of the financial support on offer in order to maintain a competitive advantage. The Government offers competitive incentives to encourage business growth, development and to be one of the best places to start and grow [...]
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