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Science and technology
The UK has one of the most creative and productive scientific and research communities in the world. From 17th century mathematician, Isaac Newton, who discovered gravity, to Watson and Crick, who unravelled the structure of DNA in the 20th century, British scientists have always been up there with the world's best.
The UK Government sees science and innovation as a key export in today's highly competitive global economy. Because of this, its investment in research and development (R&D) has increased substantially over the past decade.
In this section we explore how science is organised in the UK, including information about:
- UK expertise and how the government promotes our scientific achievements at home and abroad
- how R&D works in the UK and the role of research councils
- how the government helps UK companies to compete overseas and attracts inward investment to the UK
- how the system is organised to help scientific education at all levels to develop and prosper.
The UK is a powerhouse of knowledge and innovation, and is internationally renowned for its excellence in scientific research and development (R&D). British scientists have won more Nobel Prizes (over 70) than any other country except the USA.
Our expertise
The UK Government aims to raise the level of R&D expenditure from 1.9 per cent to 2.5 per cent of GDP by around 2014.
Research and development
The UK is an R&D world leader in life sciences, materials and physical sciences, chemicals, electronics and aerospace.
Working with business
The UK is an R&D world leader in life sciences, materials and physical sciences, chemicals, electronics and aerospace.
Links with education
The Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills has information on higher and further education within the UK.