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• [New] Astroscale's UK subsidiary has secured a £5.15m contract from the UK's Defence Science & Technology Laboratory, awarded via the BAE Systems-managed Serapis framework, to deploy two hyperspectral cubesats in 2027 for the Orpheus mission. Shares Magazine
• [New] As well as full-time job opportunities, Amazon is creating 1,000 apprenticeships in the UK in 2025 across 40 different programmes, from data science to marketing. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] The UAE's Khalifa University of Science and Technology rose 25 places to 177th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026 that were published last month. The National
• [New] Uganda, as a listed LDC in the patent-free country category under the TRIPS Agreement of the United Nations until 2034, is starting its project with a new drug for the treatment of HIV, Lenacapavir, a novel HIV-1 capsid inhibitor developed by Gilead Sciences. Dei BioPharma Ltd.
• [New] The Autism Data Science Initiative is a research initiative, while the Real World Data Platform will establish a new infrastructure to study chronic disease and autism will serve as its initial case study. Disability Scoop
• [New] Increasing global investor participation in the residential segment, along with a growing appetite for emerging segments such as life sciences and data centers, will further strengthen real estate investment in India. The Tribune
• [New] Science funding decisions under the Trump administration could significantly affect America's ability to address AI and quantum computing dangers. Legal Beagle Deep Dive
• HealthKois plans to invest between $7 million and $25 million in early growth-stage companies across sectors such as healthtech, medtech, life sciences, healthcare delivery, and climate health. Yourstory
• Sectors such as life sciences and clean technology are gaining traction, reflecting a broader shift in investment priorities amid global political risks and economic uncertainty. Crowdfund Insider
• For life sciences the UK government is hoping that, by 2030, the UK will be the leading life sciences economy in Europe; and by 2035, the third most important life sciences economy globally, after the US and China. Chemistry World
• An investment of £1bn (US$1.35bn) will focus on eight sectors where the UK holds competitive advantages, such as advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital technologies and life sciences. Bizclik Media Ltd
• On access to finance, the British Business Bank's capacity will rise to £25.6bn, including £4bn specifically targeted at eight high-growth sectors including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital, and life sciences. Edie
• A further £520 million will be provided for life sciences manufacturing over the Spending Review period, supporting the UK's research and development strengths and enhancing resilience to future health emergencies. Cogent Skills
• In a groundbreaking study that challenges long-held scientific beliefs, researchers at the University of Michigan have demonstrated that quasicrystals, once thought to be mere anomalies, are stable structures with the potential to revolutionize material science. Sustainability Times
• Science within the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area provides a critical advantage in addressing public safety, infrastructure, and security issues surrounding natural disasters and changing landscapes, strengthening America's ability to be a hazard ready Nation. USGS
• The Science Museum is now fully open to the public, offering an inspiring space where citizens - especially young people - can explore cutting-edge technologies and envision Ethiopia's future through science. Welcome to Fana Media Corporation S.C
• American think tank Institute for Science and International Security estimated Iran could produce enough weapons-grade uranium for one nuclear bomb within a week and accumulate enough for seven within a month. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
• In the next five years, Pasqal's QPUs are expected to revolutionize fields like materials sciences or pharmaceutical drug discovery via quantum simulation and quantum-enhanced graph machine learning, among others. PASQAL
• The upcoming Life Sciences Sector Plan will simplify clinical trials regulation and boost investment in genomics and cutting-edge technologies - strengthening the UK's global leadership and accelerating innovation. CBI
• The Life Sciences Sector plan will be published later this month, as part of the Industrial Strategy, setting out measures to strengthen the UK's global leadership in clinical genomics, boost the UK's clinical trials offer, streamline regulation and encourage investment in cutting-edge technologies. GOV.UK
• A federal action plan could solidify U.S. dominance in AI, and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy aims to outline policy priorities for advancing innovation and avoiding over-regulation that could stifle industry development. Technology Solutions That Drive Government
• Mirroring science and technology research trajectories in China, quantum technology is an area in which Nagashima feels the UK and Japan could collaborate. Asian Military Review
• The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology has teamed up with commercial insurer FM in a research initiative aimed at addressing cyber and climate risks, reflecting an ongoing strategy in Europe to mobilise public research capabilities to support industry resilience. Insurance Business

Last updated: 07 July 2025