More than £1 billion to be invested in UK science and research

1 Nov 2012 12:57 PM

New science investment will make sure UK competes and thrives in global race.

Seven new university and business research partnerships in sectors including life sciences, energy efficiency and advanced manufacturing were announced recently by David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science.

The new projects double the number of winning bids from the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UK RPIF) to 14. When complete, the scheme will deliver more than £1 billion of new funding for research from Government, industry and charities.

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