Policy news: 2012

May

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…

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…

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…

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…

£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…