📢Early-stage career researchers: The ERC Starting Grant is the opportunity for YOU! 📢Fully-funded ambitious research project of your choice, at a UK host. What are you waiting for? Get a headstart by reviewing our resources: ➡️ukro.ac.uk/events/erc-202… ➡️ukro.ac.uk/events/erc-202…

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In this week's UKRI bulletin: 🥩 Red and processed meat associated with type 2 diabetes risk 🍯 Honey fraud uncovered with lasers 🔥 AI powered drones to prevent wildfires Sign up below: orlo.uk/RHegs

Together with Innovate UK, we’ve invested £15 million in alternative protein research and innovation. The new National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) strengthens the UK’s position as a leader in this rapidly expanding global market. More: orlo.uk/k0753

As part of our commitment to effectively evaluate our investments, we have published our first evaluation strategy. It outlines UKRI’s vision for evaluation and describes some of the features of evaluation in a research and innovation context. More: orlo.uk/iWkP7

Applications are now open for the new UK Research and Innovation CEO 🔬 This is a unique chance to influence how science and technology improve lives in the UK, enhance public services, and boost the economy. Apply here 👇 saxbam.com/appointment/uk… (1/2)

We’re launching a new short-term visa scheme that will allow international researchers to develop their skills and undertake research collaborations, work placements, and internships in critical technology areas. Find out more: orlo.uk/ExXtR

In this week's UKRI bulletin: 🐛 Insect-based protein and cultured meat explored at new centre 😴 Weekend sleep catch up may reduce heart disease 🧘 Ten minutes of mindfulness a day boosts wellbeing Sign up below: orlo.uk/jvaGo

Help shape the future of sustainable research computing! Join us at one of our upcoming Net Zero Digital Research Infrastructure workshops 👇 Edinburgh: 9th & 10th Oct Daresbury: 21st & 22nd Oct Find out more and register here: orlo.uk/gUT82

We've now awarded £2 billion in Horizon Europe guarantee funding. The funding has gone to UK-based researchers, innovators and businesses tackling everything from studying bacteria in waters to artificial intelligence combating drug trafficking. More: ukri.org/news/uk-celebr…

EXTRA EXTRA - read all about it! 📰 Our Thematic Research Lead scheme is featured in Times Higher Education. Discover our innovative fellowship programme which places academics in the UK Parliament: timeshighereducation.com/news/embedded-… Funded by UK Research and Innovation

We're delighted to announce Professor Michele Dougherty as our next Executive Chair. Prof. Dougherty, who is a Professor of Space Physics at Imperial College London, is expected to take up the position in January. Find out more: ukri.org/news/executive…

"This is a significant milestone for the UK that demonstrates our unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and international collaboration." ukri.org/news/uk-celebr…