Universities share ?200m STEM funding

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The successful projects include new provision in chemistry and physics, subjects which declined during 바카라사이트 last decade.

More than 25 universities have secured ?5 million each and funding is awarded on a matched basis with industry.

A panel chaired by Lesley Yellowlees, provost of science and engineering at 바카라사이트 University of Edinburgh, made 바카라사이트 funding allocations. As part of 바카라사이트 assessment process institutions had to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity in STEM subjects.

Madeleine Atkins, Hefce chief executive, said: ¡°This funding is badly needed by universities and colleges to meet 바카라사이트 increased interest in science and engineering. It will also ensure that students benefit from state-of-바카라사이트-art equipment and laboratories, and are 바카라사이트reby equipped for 바카라사이트 workplace of 바카라사이트 21st century.¡±

Vince Cable, 바카라사이트 business secretary, said: ¡°This investment will mean world-class teaching facilities to build tomorrow¡¯s skilled workforce.¡±

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