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Global research hubs tackle world's environmental challenges
International partnerships on AMR, climate change and soil
Queen's New Year Honours congratulations
New animation about inspiring scientists
Biggest emerging issues in biodiversity for 2019
Giant 'Earth' artwork shines a light on our environment
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New international partnerships on antimicrobial resistance, climate change and soil security
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Loch Ness trees to help Scotland's carbon store
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New international partnerships on antimicrobial resistance, climate change and soil security
22 Jan 2019
New international collaborations to tackle antimicrobial resistance in the environment, prepare for health risks posed by climate change and ensure healthy soils for food security are part of world-leading international research announced today.
Global research hubs tackle world's environmental challenges
22 Jan 2019
UK Research & Innovation is pioneering an ambitious new approach to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges through a £200 million investment across 12 global research hubs.
Horizon 2020 grant holders - Have you submitted your details to UKRI's portal?
16 Jan 2019
UK organisations holding grants from Horizon 2020, the European Union's flagship programme for research and innovation, need to submit information about them into a UK Research & Innovation portal designed to capture basic details about the grants.
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