Policy news: 2013

May

Survey: The next big things in bioscience - News - 17 May
As part of BBSRC’s long-term strategic planning, we are seeking your views on the research areas and technological developments…
Synthetic biology dialogue – Impacts - News - 15 May
BBSRC, with input from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), has published a document outlining the impacts…

BBSRC comment on The Sunday Times article on Imperial College animal research - News - 15 April
Professor Douglas Kell, Chief Executive of BBSRC, commented on the report in The Sunday Times, 14 April 2013, which claimed breaches of welfare standards…

Turf cutting ceremony marks start of building of landmark Centrum at Norwich Research Park - News - 25 March
A turf-cutting ceremony and the burial of a time capsule marked the beginning of construction of the new Centrum…
Investing in innovation - News - 11 March
RCUK has today published a booklet outlining the Research Councils’ commitment to promote innovation and deliver impact from its research…

BBSRC welcomes government science funding - News - 25 January
BBSRC has welcomed news of government funding that will benefit world-leading bioscience. In a speech at the Policy Exchange…
Refreshing BBSRC's strategic plan... have your say - News - 24 January
Between now and May 2013, BBSRC will be conducting a ‘light touch’ refresh of its long-term Strategic Plan and welcomes input and views on how its strategic…
Impact reports published - News - 24 January
Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts has today (24 January 2013) announced the publication of the RCUK Impact Report 2012…
Research and Innovation Campus development moves forward - News - 23 January
Norwich Research Park has awarded a £11.5M design and build contract for a new landmark building and associated infrastructure works to Morgan Sindall…
BBSRC revises Responsive Mode application requirements - News - 17 January
BBSRC has made a number of changes to the requirements for Responsive Mode grant applications to help simplify them…
Next responsive mode call to launch on 17 January - News - 9 January
BBSRC will shortly be introducing some changes to its requirements for grant applications. These changes relate to the page length for the case for support…