Policy news: 2012

December

£600 million investment in research and innovation welcomed - News - 5 December
Research Councils UK (RCUK) has welcomed the new £600M funding for research and innovation announced today (5 December) by the Chancellor…

November

Pilot study explores new avenue for public dialogue - News - 13 November
BBSRC has today published findings from a public dialogue project which piloted a mechanism for exploring public views around a broad area of research…

October

Report highlights contribution of institutes to BBSRC’s strategy - News - 23 October
A report published by BBSRC outlines the outcomes from its recent institute assessment exercise. The rigorous assessment, conducted by expert panels…
TGAC Director to step down - Press release - 4 October
The Genome Analysis Centre’s (TGAC’s) Board of Trustees and BBSRC have announced that Prof Jane Rogers has decided to step down as Director…
Introducing The Pirbright Institute - Press release - 4 October
The Institute for Animal Health has been renamed The Pirbright Institute today (04 October). This marks a new phase in the 100 year history of the organisation…

September

Roadshows to gather views on peer review and committees - News - 17 September
BBSRC’s series of roadshows this autumn will seek to gather views from the research community and other stakeholders on BBSRC’s peer review system…
Home Office legislation change for working with pathogens and toxins - News - 17 September
The Home Office is amending legislation which may affect those who work with certain pathogens and toxins. The legislation referred to is Schedule 5, part 7…
IAH to become The Pirbright Institute - News - 12 September
The Institute for Animal Health (IAH) will become The Pirbright Institute from 4 October 2012. The institute receives strategic funding from BBSRC…
Future synthetic biology centre welcomed by BBSRC, TSB and EPSRC - News - 11 September
The Technology Strategy Board, BBSRC and EPSRC welcome today’s announcement by the Business Secretary, Vince Cable…

August

Dates for research community roadshows announced - News - 3 August
BBSRC has announced the dates and locations of a series of roadshow meetings across the UK this autumn where senior staff will review progress in delivering…

July

BBSRC Annual Report and Accounts 2011-2012 published - News - 17 July
The BBSRC Annual Report and Accounts for 2011-2012 have been officially published. Following their laying before Parliament on 16 July 2012…
New ERA for synthetic biology - News - 13 July
A Europe-wide project has been launched to coordinate and enhance research opportunities in synthetic biology…

June

Public views gathered on bioenergy - News - 1 June
BBSRC is launching a new project to gather views on bioenergy research, with support from Sciencewise-ERC. The dialogue and engagement project will…

May

BBSRC and Rothamsted Research statements on protest in Rothamsted Park - News - 27 May
Professor Douglas Kell, BBSRC Chief Executive, said: “Now that the protest at Rothamsted has ended peacefully I hope that the BBSRC-funded scientists can…
BBSRC funding to tackle major challenges - News - 25 May
Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts, has announce substantial funding that will ensure the UK's bioscience research base remains globally…
Minister opens new facilities to boost bioscience business - Press release - 24 May
Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts, opened new bioscience facilities for business start-ups at the Babraham Research Campus today…
Minister announces £250M strategic investment in UK bioscience - Press release - 24 May
Minister of State for Universities and Science, David Willets, will today announce substantial funding that will ensure the UK’s bioscience research base…
Open letter from the UK funding bodies to improve design and reporting of animal research - Press release - 22 May
The Chief Executives of the three main funding bodies for bioscience research in the United Kingdom have today written an open letter…
BBSRC statement on damage to Rothamsted Research GM field trial - News - 21 May
Professor Douglas Kell, BBSRC Chief Executive, said: "We were disappointed to hear that an individual has caused damage…
UK Bioscience Sector Coalition response to protection of animals used for scientific purposes - News - 17 May
BBSRC joined 11 other research organisations, as part of the UK Bioscience Sector Coalition, in welcoming today’s Home Office announcement…

April

Open access publishing update - News - 30 April
Research Councils have been working together on the transition to greater open access to research publications, and we are now looking at how this is working…
RCUK Capital Investment Consultation - News - 19 April
RCUK are consulting with research organisations, industry and others to inform the development of a Capital Investment Roadmap…

March

A new strategy for UK regenerative medicine - Press release - 28 March
Four UK Research Councils and the Technology Strategy Board will today unveil a new roadmap for UK regenerative medicine research…
Important information for applicants preparing submissions to the 24 April responsive mode closing date - News - 15 March
BBSRC has made changes to the way it captures data via the Je-S submission system for Responsive Mode funding…
Huge potential of UK bio-based economy highlighted in Parliament - News - 9 March
The bioeconomy encompasses a wide range of activities that use bioscience…

February

Financial sanctions for not fulfilling grant terms and conditions - News - 28 February
BBSRC reserves the right to impose financial sanctions…
BBSRC Annual Report and Accounts published - News - 28 February
Annual Report and Accounts for 2010-2011 have been officially published today…
Welsh Language Scheme Consultation - News - 21 February
RCUK have prepared a draft Welsh Language Scheme in accordance…
New international plant science network will boost collaborative research - News - 13 February
New European Commission-funded network to coordinate plant…
Changes to the BBSRC website - News - 2 February
We are giving a modern look to our home page and impact section…

January

£67M investment in bioscience skills and training to help meet economic and social challenges for the future - Press release - 24 January
David Willetts announces BBSRC investment in bioscience training…
Roslin BioCentre strikes innovation deal in Scotland - News - 18 January
New commercial venture to develop site donated by big pharma…
BBSRC Impact Report 2011 highlights impacts in food security and innovation - News - 4 January
To ensure that our research can deliver benefits for the UK…