DSIT Download - July 2024
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Positioning the UK at the forefront of global scientific and technological advancement.
Welcome to the DSIT Download, the go-to digest for news and opportunities for stakeholders of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
In our first edition of the new government, you will find updates on:
- Our new ministerial team and their portfolios
- The King's Speech, and what it means for science and technology
- Our expansion to bring in experts in data, digital and AI from the Government Digital Service, the Central Digital and Data Office and the Incubator for AI
- Collaboration on research infrastructure that supports cutting-edge science and innovation, which was strengthened at the G7 Science and Technology Ministerial in Bologna
- The Science & Technology VC Fellowship, which has opened for applications
- Rights-free photography from DSIT on our Flickr account
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Recent DSIT News
Ministerial portfolios are now confirmed
Portfolios are confirmed for our ministerial team. They'll work to accelerate growth through innovation, ensure tech is developed safely and used for good and drive a modern, digital government.
Peter Kyle MP is the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Lord Patrick Vallance KCB is the Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation.
Sir Chris Bryant MP is the Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms.
Feryal Clark MP is the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for AI and Digital Government.
Baroness Jones is the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety.
You can view the full list of portfolios for each minister on GOV.UK.
The King's Speech puts science, innovation and technology at the heart of the legislative agenda for the coming year
The King’s Speech highlighted numerous reforms as the new government delivers on its manifesto priorities. The speech had several key measures for science and technology:
- We will seek to establish the appropriate legislation to place requirements on those working to develop the most powerful artificial intelligence models
- We will harness the power of artificial intelligence and strengthen safety frameworks
- We will?pursue sustainable growth by encouraging investment in industry, skills and new technologies
The King’s Speech briefing pack?sets out a legislative programme for DSIT, referring to:
The?Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which will?strengthen our defences against evolving cyber threats. This bill will ensure that more essential digital services than ever before are protected, empowering regulators and increasing reporting requirements to build a better picture in government of cyber threats.
The Digital Information and Smart Data Bill?which will harness the power of data for economic growth, support a modern digital government and improve people’s lives. It legislates for three innovative new uses of data: Digital Verification Services, the National Underground Asset Register and Smart Data Schemes (which were also a manifesto commitment).
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DSIT will be bolstered to better serve the British public through science and technology
We will expand in both scope and size bringing in experts in data, digital and?AI?from the:
This will unite efforts in the digital transformation of public services under one department, and form part of wider efforts to launch DSIT as the digital centre of government. We'll be working closely with the Cabinet Office and the Treasury, to maximise the potential of digital, data and technology to deliver for the British public.
UK science and technology is “open for businessâ€
Science Minister Lord Vallance had an open-arms approach at the G7 Science and Technology Ministerial in Bologna in pursuing the Government’s mission to accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science and research across the economy.
The UK has joined international partners in a commitment to boost research security and collaboration on large research infrastructure, biotechnology and key technologies such as AI supported by supercomputing.
The commitments made in Bologna will further allow us to collaborate with international partners and accelerate investments in cutting-edge technologies, creating the jobs of the future.
The Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship is open for applications
The Fellowship will be a first-of-its-kind career accelerator for ambitious, mid-career investment professionals in the UK with a strong interest in science and technology.?
It will establish a network of next generation leaders by providing bespoke learning and professional development opportunities across the UK’s world-leading Deep Tech and Life Sciences ecosystem.
The programme offers:
- teaching & experiential learning tailored to mid-career VCs and entrepreneurs
- an opportunity to join a carefully curated network of professionals and experts across the UK
- exclusive access to leading industry insights
Applications close at 5pm on 7 August 2024.
DSIT Flickr
We have launched a new Flickr account to showcase our photography. This will serve as a dynamic gallery, and provide easy access to high-quality images. All photos that are uploaded here will be pre-cleared and are available for the public to use (covered by a Crown open licence – free use policy, crediting the department).
For your information, there is also a UK government Flickr account, and a No 10 Flickr account, which operate under the same principles.
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EU AI Policy | European AI Office of the European Commission | Visiting Policy Fellow at University of Cambridge
7 个月Very exciting developments! All the best of luck with all these new approaches and the new ministerial team.
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Senior leader > strategic investment, public interest, digital transformation
7 个月Great to see information about the UK government's Flicker accounts - however, I can't see a Crown open licence on them. DSIT pictures seem to be all rights reserved, and the UK government and No 10 accounts are sharing under an old CC licence (CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0) which isn't technically an open licence. The equivalent licence to the OGL and OCL is CC-BY 4.0. Be great if the accounts started using this!