Science and research
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Investing in science and engineering
Science festivals and STEM initiatives benefit from £320,000 investment.
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Supporting Scotland’s space ambitions
International experts form new committee.
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Supporting Scottish exports
Growing the life sciences sector.
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European research funding should be protected
Minister fears losing opportunities to find new markets.
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Sharing knowledge and innovation to tackle climate change
Projects awarded funding in most recent round of Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund.
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Funding for Precision Medicine research
Four projects to look at improving the targeting of serious illness treatments.
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Aerospace innovation centre opens in Prestwick
New research and development facility for more efficient manufacturing.
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US firm's major investment in Scottish site
More than 150 jobs to be created in Livingston.
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Strengthening links with Europe
£3 million research fund announced.
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New Chief Scientific Adviser announced
Professor Julie Fitzpatrick OBE appointed.
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STEM teacher education bursary: eligibility criteria
Details of the eligibility criteria for the STEM teacher education bursary.
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STEM strategy for education and training: third annual report
Third annual report on progress of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) education and training strategy setting out a range of actions that have been taken, despite the restrictions due to COVID-19, in support of STEM education and training provision.
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Boost for Scottish youth work
New fund to help education recovery from COVID-19.
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Cash boost for joint Scottish-Asian research
New Fund to focus on economic, social recovery from COVID-19.
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Funding boost for science centres
Extra £2m to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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£75 million boost for Scottish university research
One-off Government payment to help mitigate financial effects of COVID-19.
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Rapid coronavirus research
More than 50 Scottish studies to tackle virus and its impact.
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Help to tackle coronavirus
Laboratories providing scientific equipment and expertise.
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New expert group to study spread of COVID-19
Scottish panel of scientists established to provide extra analysis.
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Reducing inequity in STEM subjects
Inspiring people of all ages to upskill and tackle the global climate emergency.
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New aerospace facility for Prestwick
Innovative plant will manufacture Airbus components.
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Value of Scottish sea fishing increases
2018 landings amongst highest on record.
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Scottish sea fisheries statistics 2018
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Putting Scottish science and research on the world stage
Science leaders together for the first time at Ministerial summit.
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Putting Scottish science and research on the world stage
Science leaders together for the first time at Ministerial summit.
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Gross Expenditure on Research and Development 2017
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland
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Science centre funding 2019-20
Total funding for Science Centres tops £10 million.
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STEM Bursary applications open
Home Economics included for first time.
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STEM strategy for education and training: first annual report
Overview of progress in the first year of the five year STEM Strategy for Education and Training in Scotland.
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Leading the way in science
Major new report highlights global impact of Scottish research.
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Scottish economy continues to grow
Statistics show record business investment in research and development.
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Clean water for Indian primary school
Collaborative project delivers fresh water and sanitation for 206 pupils.
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Scotland's place in Europe: science and research
Our latest analysis of the implications for Scotland’s science and research if the UK exits the European Union.
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Investment in inshore fishing
£1.5 million to enhance vessel monitoring and reporting.
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New environmental Chief Scientific Adviser appointed
Professor Andrew Millar appointed.
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STEM bursary: equality impact assessment 2018
The EQIA summarises how decision makers balanced the aim of the STEM bursaries against the potential adverse impacts of the policy on groups with protected characteristics.
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Funding for science centres
£2.6 million for science centres as visitor numbers continue to grow.
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Funding for MND research
New research to mark the beginning of MND Awareness Week.
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Biotech support
FM announces £1.9m for ‘world-leading’ gene therapy research project.
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Impact of climate change on rivers
Project to protect wild Atlantic salmon.
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Gordon Aikman scholarship
Recipients of MND research fund announced.
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Budget sets out economic growth package
Economic expansion at centre of spending plans.
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Scotland’s Budget
Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.
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Making Scotland a STEM nation
STEM strategy published.
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Branching out to STEM
A new teacher bursary for career changers.
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Maths Week Scotland launched
Scotland-wide celebration of maths.
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Teacher recruitment campaign expanded
English and Home Economics subjects to be targeted.
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Science funding
Funding for science festivals and interactive exhibition.
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Concerns over the future of nuclear safety
Letter to UK Government on future relationship of UK with Euratom.
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Recycling for the future
Next steps on deposit return scheme.
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Strengthening deer management
Actions to improve practices and protect the environment.
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Protecting the marine environment
Monitoring of Marine Protected Areas.
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Scottish Public Sector Employment
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Climate change ambitions
New proposals to reduce emissions by 90%.
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Scottish Greenhouse Gas Emissions
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Strengthening wildlife law enforcement
International symposium on wildlife forensic science.
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Golden eagle deaths
Extra measures to protect Scotland’s birds of prey.
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Protection for living reef
Loch Carron flame shell beds designated as Marine Protected Area.
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Scottish investment fund opens in the US
$125m transatlantic health tech investment fund launches.
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Strength in research and development
Higher education research spend tops UK rankings.
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Bird of prey crime map
26% drop in recorded bird of prey offences during 2016.
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The way forward for STEM
New specialist group will shape Scottish Government strategy.
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Science, technology, engineering and mathematics: consultation on a strategy for education and training
An analysis of responses to the consultation on the draft science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) strategy.
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Floating wind farms to the fore
Pioneering technology to power almost 60,000 homes.
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Births, Deaths and other Vital Events
Preliminary figures for 2016 released.
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Strengthening academic links with Japan
Nagasaki University confirms intention to extend partnerships with Scotland.
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Teaching makes people
New recruitment campaign targets science, technology, engineering and maths.
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EU vital to NHS and social care services
Ministers examine impact on workforce and clinical research
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Brexit risk to research
State-of-the-art Aberdeen centre opening highlights EU benefits.
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Student numbers increase in Higher Education
Higher Education Minister welcomes HESA statistics.
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Top of the physics class
Science Minister meets winners of Higgs Prize for Physics.
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Funding for international clinical research
Malawi and Glasgow healthcare project addresses shared global challenges.
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Forth dimension
3D scans of Forth Bridges to power educational games and learning.
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Choose STEM
Science Minister highlights study choices.
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Choose STEM
Science Minister highlights study choices.
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Branching out STEM delivery
Scottish Government sets out vision for the future of STEM.
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Science, technology, engineering and mathematics – consultation on a strategy for education and training
A consultation on a draft Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education and training strategy for Scotland.
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Branching out STEM delivery
Scottish Government sets out vision for the future of STEM.
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Investing in research
Scotland at forefront of global genomics initiative.
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Supporting Scotland's STEM education and culture: government response
Our response to the Science and Engineering Education Advisory Group (SEEAG)'s report entitled Supporting Scotland's STEM education and culture.
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