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What does a marshmallow look like in space?
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The Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP, Posted on:
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AI and data, Future of mobility, Good work, Grand Challenges, Ideas, People, Places
Celebrating the achievements and investments of STEM, Science Minister Chris Skidmore writes about his championing of his brief during the 25th annual British Science Week.
We're a global leader in AI, but we must listen to society’s concerns
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Professor Jim Al-Khalili OBE FRS, Posted on:
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AI and data, Good work, Grand Challenges, Ideas, People
There have been huge societal and technological advances since British Science Week launched 25 years ago. Professor Jim Al-Khalili OBE FRS explains how the UK is now a global leader in AI.
A career in science is now a dream jobs for girls
More girls are aspiring to be scientists than ever - so much so that it has now entered the top 10 dream careers for girls today. Max Jennings from Hoop explains how more girls can be persuaded to study STEM subjects.
Offshore wind is transforming the UK’s industrial future
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Benj Sykes, Posted on:
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AI and data, Clean growth, Good work, Grand Challenges, Infrastructure, People, Places, Sector Deals
The UK has the biggest offshore wind farms in the world. Offshore wind is a British success story on a grand scale, thanks to UK-led innovation, and the combined efforts of industry and government, writes Benj Sykes, Co-Chair of the Offshore Wind Industry Council and Ørsted UK Country Manager for Offshore.
Offshore wind: a global industry investing in the Isle of Wight
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Julian Brown, Posted on:
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Clean growth, Good work, Grand Challenges, People, Places, Sector Deals
The Solent holds a special place in the UK’s history as a global trading nation. This industrial cluster is now home to businesses which are putting the UK at the forefront of a global industry of the future, writes Julian Brown, Vice President and UK Country Manager, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind.
Human skills will always be needed in a technological age
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Dr Grace Lordan, Posted on:
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Ageing society, AI and data, Good work, Grand Challenges, Ideas, People, Productivity
People are one of the foundations of the modern Industrial Strategy. Improving people’s skills, helping them access good jobs, supporting whole-life wellbeing and delivering more opportunities are at its heart, writes Dr Grace Lordan from London School of Economics.
Embracing machine learning to keep us all moving
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Peter Mildon, Posted on:
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AI and data, Clean growth, Future of mobility, Grand Challenges, Ideas, Infrastructure, People, Places, Productivity
Transportation has undergone a technological revolution in the last decade with apps like Citymapper and Uber helping us move quickly and efficiently. But traffic management hasn't changed in 30 years, until now, writes Peter Mildon of Vivacity Labs.
Why do we have an Industrial Strategy?
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Dave Axam, Posted on:
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AI and data, Business environment, Clean growth, Good work, Grand Challenges, Ideas, People, Places
Prime Minister Theresa May last week met with Local Enterprise Partnership leaders to discuss our modern Industrial Strategy. In this post, Dave Axam of Enterprise M3 explains why it's so important for us to invest in our people and businesses as we leave the EU.
Cutting congestion by bringing fuel to you
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Reda Bennis, Posted on:
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Business environment, Future of mobility, Grand Challenges, Infrastructure, Places, Productivity
As vehicles begin to use alternative energy sources, petrol stations are becoming less and less popular. In cities where property values are high, landlords are closing petrol stations to make way for residential homes. Here, Reda Bennis from Zebra Fuel explains how his business is cutting congestion.
How innovation can transform our towns and cities
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Professor Warren Manning, Posted on:
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Future of mobility, Grand Challenges, Ideas, Infrastructure, People, Places
The Future of Mobility Grand Challenge is driving a profound change in how we move people, goods and services around our towns and cities. Professor Warren Manning from the University of Derby looks at the momentum the strategy could provide for innovation in the way we do business.