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DSIT Fellowship Programme opens to bring leading technologists and scientists into government

Leading scientists, technologists, and innovators are being urged to take up fixed-term positions within Government to drive economic growth as part of DSIT's Fellowship Programme. With 25 places available, experts will have the opportunity to complete 12-month, part-time secondments as part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology DSIT Fellowship. This will help to strengthen leadership and expertise in…
Ben Kemp
May 13, 2025
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CAMS State of the Nation event speaking lineup confirmed – 4 July 2025

The speaking lineup for the CAMS State of the Nation on Sensors and Photonics, taking place in Nexus, Leeds on June 4, 2025, has been confirmed. They include: Pedro Estrela, Professor, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Centre Director, Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies (CBio) Richard Luxton, Professor of Bio-sensing Technology, University of the West of England Damion Corrigan, Professor in…
Ben Kemp
May 13, 2025
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MHRA Fees Update

BIVDA have been invited to attend a briefing by the MHRA next week under Trusted Advisor principles on the future revision of the MHRA fee structure. Details will follow when we are allowed to share them, and hope more information will be made public before the next scheduled UKCA Subgroup meeting on Tuesday 27th May.
Ben Kemp
May 13, 2025
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Government-backing for growth clusters set to benefit life sciences spinouts

Four innovative UK hubs across Merseyside, East Anglia, the Midlands, and Northeast England have received fresh backing to grow more ‘spinouts’, part of the the Government's Plan for Change. The Government recognises that while UK innovators have made great strides in getting bright ideas onto the market and in front of investors, red tape, talent shortages and a lack of…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2025
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Register for #ModSim2025 before June 30 to SAVE!

 Industry's Premier Event for CM&S Innovation  Register Before June 30 & Save BIG! In an era where AI and computational modeling are reshaping medical device development, credibility is key. The 2025 Symposium on Computational Modeling and Simulation brings together industry leaders, regulators, and researchers to advance trusted, validated models that support safer, more effective medical technologies. Join us at #ModSim2025 to explore cutting-edge solutions, enhance regulatory confidence,…
Ben Kemp
May 9, 2025
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FDA announces more frequent inspections and unannounced audits of foreign manufacturing facilities

FDA announces more frequent inspections and unannounced audits of foreign manufacturing facilities. There is also discussion on charging higher fees for foreign inspections, to help promote the move to US domestic manufacture. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-announces-expanded-use-unannounced-inspections-foreign-manufacturing-facilities  
Ben Kemp
May 9, 2025
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Register now: EU webinar on non-communicable diseases

Register now: EU webinar on non-communicable diseases Friday 16 May 2025, 10.00-13.00 Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, mental disorders, neurological disorders, or cancer are responsible for 80% of the disease burden in the EU Member States and the leading causes of avoidable premature deaths. The human and financial costs of NCDs are high and…
Ben Kemp
May 9, 2025