Blog
All blog posts ordered by publication date

26 June 2025
My journey from arts researcher to entrepreneur
Embarking on the journey from arts researcher to entrepreneur has been a transformative odyssey, driven by passion, resilience, and an unwavering belief in creativity.

25 June 2025
MRC career development award: a researcher’s path to independence
Read the experience of a Medical Research Council (MRC) Career Development Award (CDA) fellow and apply for a future opportunity.

16 June 2025
Reflections
As her tenure as CEO comes to an end Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser reflects on her time at UKRI.

10 June 2025
University spin-out register: a step-change in insights for all
Today marks a major milestone in our ambition to unlock greater insights from knowledge exchange data – the publication of the first UK spin-out register.

2 May 2025
People, culture and environment: building research excellence
REF 2029 offers a chance to recognise the environments that shape research excellence and ensure the UK’s system supports talent, innovation and impact.