Putting universities at the heart of the government's industrial strategy

By Julie Tam. First, the extension of a guarantee for EU funding for structural and investment fund projects up until the UK has left the EU (subject to them being deemed to be good value for money and meeting the UK's strategic priorities). Secondly, the announcement of £220 million to advance new technologies: £100 million to extend the Biomedical Catalyst Fund, and £120 million to help universities work with businesses to transform research into viable business ventures. More...