The UK has joined the EU's Horizon science funding scheme – but if we want the UK to lead, the hard work has just begun
The deal will bring relief to UK scientists after Brexit led to uncertainty over funding and collaborative projects.
Lucy Shackleton, Head of Public Policy & Partnerships, UCL European Institute, UCL •
conversation
Sept. 8, 2023 • ~8 min
Sept. 8, 2023 • ~8 min
New clean air and water labs to bring together researchers, policymakers to find climate solutions
Labs in Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia will be led by J-PAL with support from Community Jameel.
Sarah DiCioccio | Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) •
mit
Aug. 29, 2023 • ~5 min
Aug. 29, 2023 • ~5 min
Net zero: direct costs of climate policies aren't a major barrier to public support, research reveals
Reneging on climate commitments indicates the UK government’s misreading of public attitudes.
Steve Westlake, Research Associate, Climate Leadership, Cardiff University •
conversation
Aug. 3, 2023 • ~8 min
Aug. 3, 2023 • ~8 min
Bringing the social and ethical responsibilities of computing to the forefront
The inaugural SERC Symposium convened experts from multiple disciplines to explore the challenges and opportunities that arise with the broad applicability of computing in many aspects of society.
Terri Park | MIT Schwarzman College of Computing •
mit
June 8, 2023 • ~12 min
June 8, 2023 • ~12 min
New MIT fellowship supports student research on governance innovation with Global South governments
A new cross-institute initiative between MIT Governance Lab, MISTI, and the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center to support graduate student work in public sector innovation.
Seongkyul Park | MIT Governance Lab •
mit
June 5, 2023 • ~5 min
June 5, 2023 • ~5 min
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