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UKRI publishes equality, diversity and inclusion strategy

Stuart Mitchell

UKRI has published the first edition of its EDI strategy, which outlines our ambition for a thriving research and innovation system, by everyone, for everyone. Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are integral to UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) vision and mission. They are essential to realise the extraordinary potential for research and innovation for our economy, our society and our environment. To do this, we must work together to foster a research and innovation culture where people, creativity and ideas flourish. A system by everyone, for everyone The UK has…

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UKRI publishes position statement on carbon offsetting

Stuart Mitchell

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has published a new position statement on the use of carbon offsetting for activities funded by UKRI grants. Based on current research, we have concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence that carbon offsetting is an effective means of achieving permanent carbon reductions. We recognise that carbon offsetting will have a role to play in future and we are working with partners and supporting research in this field. Read the position statement on carbon offsetting. Achieving net zero UKRI is committed to embedding environmental sustainability across…

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Flue2Chem: SCI, Unilever and 13 partners launch £5.4m net zero collaboration project

Stuart Mitchell

A consortium of businesses, universities and non-governmental organisations has received a grant of £2.68 million in funding to develop a project aimed at converting industrial waste gases into sustainable materials for use in consumer products. The £5.4m Flue2Chem Project is a two-year programme spearheaded by Unilever and SCI, with 13 other organisations involved. With funding from Innovate UK, which has come via the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge, the partners aim to take waste gas from foundation industries such as metal, glass, paper and chemicals, and…

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UKRI publishes updated diversity data and analysis

Stuart Mitchell

UKRI has released its annual diversity data for 2020 to 2021 alongside the analysis of responses to our consultation on our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy. Research and innovation are crucial to fuel economic growth, transform our public services and create high quality jobs across the UK, turning challenges, from net zero to healthy aging, into opportunities for all. To meet these needs, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) invests in a broad range of people and ideas. It works to attract, retain and develop the best talented people and teams…

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Research will support the expansion of treescapes in the UK

Stuart Mitchell

Six major research projects will explore the most effective ways to expand the UK’s trees, hedgerows, woodlands and forests in rural and urban settings. Forests and other treescapes account for more than 13% of the UK’s land surface, and capture approximately 21 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year. This provides an important contribution to the UK’s goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. They also: reduce flooding improve biodiversity reduce pollution benefit people’s wellbeing. Expanding woodlands and forests The six interdisciplinary studies announced have received a share…

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