Office for Life Sciences

PM @BorisJohnson has announced today that some of the proposed changes to the rules in August will be postponed for at least a fortnight. This is to keep the virus under control. Read his full statement here: gov.uk/government/spe…

The breadth of projects helped by the special #KTP collaboration approach is always inspiring. Got an innovation challenge which could progress by applying fresh academic thinking? Find out more about KTP bit.ly/2IGcsBV @KTNUK @KTN_Bioscience @innovateuk

We asked Sir William Worsley how non-scientists can help the UK improve #PlantHealth this year. His reply? Be alert and be biosecure! Find out how: socsi.in/h2Fgw

Increasing investment in R&D to a record £22bn a year. As a percentage of GDP, it will be the highest in nearly forty years - higher than the US, China, France and Japan. #Budget2020

Today the government published the action plan for COVID-19. It outlines what we are doing now, and what we intend to do, to contain, delay, research and mitigate. We need to ensure our actions (including tradeoffs) and our timing are grounded on science.

Changing people is key to improving today’s #ResearchCulture, says Christopher. Here’s how he's helping to #ReimagineResearch 👉 wellc.me/2Sl1GVZ | @seis_matters

Our new manifesto for the next Welsh Government sets out how we can make🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 best place in the world for patients to benefit from new medicines bit.ly/ABPIWales2021

As the UK's largest single site #lifescience campus with over 200 companies based at the Park, #innovation and #discovery is all around. Find out more here 👇 alderleypark.co.uk/science

We continue our busy months with more #drugdiscovery events across the UK. Take a look at our events calendar for more info > ow.ly/qaqj50yDsTa

It's unbelievable that in 2020 that out of every pound invested in growing companies.... 1p goes to all female teams and (wait for it...) 89p goes to all male. Let's work together to get more diversity into innovation (and into all parts of life) @KTNUK @innovateuk @UKRI_News

We're investing £179m in the next generation of scientists, mathematicians and engineers 👩🏿‍🔬 Developing the skills for ground-breaking research and the high-tech industries of the future. #BSW20 orlo.uk/4VxKq

Calling the #AHSNs community... We definitely need to share our views on the #TechPlan & encourage everyone we work with to have their say too! #JoinTheConversation

This is where people are talking about next week's #InnovateEast event in Norwich via @tweepsmap Register now to join the conversation in real life! Find out how @innovateuk @KTNUK @EENEAST can fund and fuel your #innovation ktn-uk.co.uk/events/innovat…

🚨We want your feedback!🚨 We've created a draft standard to streamline how #DigitalHealth tech is reviewed and commissioned by the NHS and social care. Take a look and complete our survey 👀👇nhsx.nhs.uk/key-informatio… #DHTStandard #HealthTech

Great to have support for 🇬🇧 life sciences from re-launched @LifeScienceAPPG, its Chair @DanielZeichner and vice-chairs @CGreenUK and Anthony Browne MP med-technews.com/news/appg-for-…

If you've got a project that you've built and want to test, deploy and scale up, why not apply for The Artificial Intelligence Health and Care Award? The deadline for applications closes at 1pm on 4th March 2020 ✍️ Find out more: ▶️ england.nhs.uk/aac/what-we-do…

The NHS isn't just a system of hospitals, it's a service. Read my speech on setting it the goal of increasing public confidence in the service: gov.uk/government/spe…

Great to see 6 UK locations awarded the status of Life Science Opportunity Zone (LSOZ)🎉 Congratulations to our members @DiscoveryPark_, @SteBioCat, and @HarwellCampus! @nadhimzahawi gov.uk/government/new…

The UK has one of the strongest life sciences sectors globally 🔬 We’re backing the industry with £10m to help researchers develop new innovations that will transform patients’ lives and tackle life-threatening diseases like cancer, helping us as we age. orlo.uk/WDezR

I am delighted to announce new Life Science Opportunity Zones which will boost this important thriving sector. The UK is home to one of the strongest, most vibrant health and life science industries globally, improving people’s lives. #LSOZ @UK_Life_Science