England is the largest and most populated country in the United Kingdom. Most matters in England, including those relating to science and technology policy, are ruled directly from the UK Government in London.
The cities with the best-known scientific centres are Oxford, Cambridge and London. The three cities host some of the world’s best research institutes. However, many other cities and universities are home to world class research institutes.
News from England
Several initiatives in recent years have aimed at creating pools of talent and expertise and encouraging collaboration around specific topic areas. England has generated and attracted funding for various scientific research and development activities covering a wide array of sectors.
The 2023 Spending Review
The UK government spending review has a number of initiatives highlighting the commitment to science and research, aiming to transform the UK into a scientific superpower. Learn more on the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) website.
The Alan Turing Institute has the aim of ensuring that the UK is at the forefront of data science, and to help strengthen the UK’s aims to be a world leader in the analysis and application of big data.
Catapult Centres The Network is comprised of nine Catapults with a national presence spanning over 50 locations. "Catapults are physical centres with cutting-edge R&D infrastructures including hubs, laboratories, testbeds, factories and offices, as well as technical experts that prove and adopt breakthrough products, processes, services and technologies." Areas to benefit are:
- Cell and gene therapy
- Compound semiconductor applications
- Connected Places
- Digital
- Energy Systems
- High value manufacturing
- Medicines discovery
- Offshore renewable energy
- Satellite applications