Articles tagged with: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
1 Victoria Street closes its doors in 'major step forward' for estate rationalisation
29 Feb Civil Service Reform
1 Victoria Street closes its doors in 'major step forward' for estate rationalisation
Lease ends on former BEIS HQ as Government Property Agency continues its efforts to shrink the government estate
'Completely incorrect': Official defends Munby over Horizon scandal claims
27 Feb Legal
'Completely incorrect': Official defends Munby over Horizon scandal claims
Department for Business and Trade director says perm sec did not suggest compensation for Post Office victims should be stalled
Cabinet Office, DBT and DSIT officials chosen for new fellowship scheme
23 Feb HR
Cabinet Office, DBT and DSIT officials chosen for new fellowship scheme
The University of Manchester’s policy engagement unit aims to work more closely with government policymakers
Perm sec rebuts claims BEIS sought go-slow on Post Office compensation
22 Feb Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Perm sec rebuts claims BEIS sought go-slow on Post Office compensation
Sarah Munby says 2023 meeting with POL chair Henry Staunton did not cover payouts to Horizon Scandal victims
DSIT-funded weather centre gets green light
16 Feb Property & Estates
DSIT-funded weather centre gets green light
Reading University will host new base for intergovernmental forecasting HQ
‘If you're not a bit anxious at that point, something's wrong’: Perm secs on setting up DSIT, DBT and DESNZ
07 Feb Civil Service Reform
‘If you're not a bit anxious at that point, something's wrong’: Perm secs on setting up DSIT, DBT and DESNZ
A year on from the MOG changes that shocked us all, the three departments' perm secs reflect and share their priorities for the year ahead
Cabinet Office hails One Big Thing data-skills success
26 Jan Digital, Data & Technology
Cabinet Office hails One Big Thing data-skills success
Department says 212,000 civil servants took part in four-month drive to boost knowledge
CDDO publishes new generative AI guidance for civil servants
19 Jan Digital, Data & Technology
CDDO publishes new generative AI guidance for civil servants
Expanded document suggests no-go areas for tech and doubles the number of “principles” to guide officials
One in 17 DSIT officials working solely on AI, perm sec says
09 Jan Digital, Data & Technology
One in 17 DSIT officials working solely on AI, perm sec says
Sarah Munby reveals 6% of her department's staff are “completely dedicated” to projects focused on artificial intelligence
'There is never a dull day’: Meet the government legal advisers helping to shape legislation
05 Jan Culture
'There is never a dull day’: Meet the government legal advisers helping to shape legislation
Government lawyers play a key role in developing legislation – they tell us some of the work they have been doing
Three departments announce second HQs outside London
14 Dec 2023 HR
Three departments announce second HQs outside London
DBT, DSIT and DESNZ to open new HQs
Places for Growth: Which departments are leading the way in London jobs exodus?
14 Dec 2023 HR
Places for Growth: Which departments are leading the way in London jobs exodus?
New stats reveal most popular destinations for job relocations, which grades are moving most and the departments playing the biggest role
The overlooked magic ingredient behind every successful innovation Partner Content
12 Dec 2023 Leadership
The overlooked magic ingredient behind every successful innovation
Reflecting on the Civil Service Awards, Sally Bibb, Strengths Lead at PA Consulting, brings a new perspective on the importance of strengths to innovation
Cabinet Office accelerates plan to move 22,000 jobs outside London
12 Dec 2023 Civil Service Reform
Cabinet Office accelerates plan to move 22,000 jobs outside London
Government also announces three departments will create new second HQs outside London
'Culture matters a lot – especially when dealing with lots of change': Sarah Munby reflects on DSIT's first year
08 Dec 2023 Civil Service Reform
'Culture matters a lot – especially when dealing with lots of change': Sarah Munby reflects on DSIT's first year
Taking on a new portfolio has made 2023 an energising but hectic year for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology perm sec
Outsourced staff at three departments begin strike action
27 Nov 2023 HR
Outsourced staff at three departments begin strike action
PCS urges improvement on ISS's 2.2% pay offer
The demand dynamic: Innovating with the market in mind Partner Content
23 Nov 2023 Operational Delivery
The demand dynamic: Innovating with the market in mind
Getting value for money from innovation is a challenge, but setting specific, local priorities brings better outcomes – on all fronts. David Rees, head of Local Government at PA Consulting, explains why and how to let demand lead the way
Government AI taskforce to become an institute
03 Nov 2023 Digital, Data & Technology
Government AI taskforce to become an institute
DSIT will take on responsibility for identifying new uses for AI in the public sector and strengthening the UK’s capabilities
Former Rolls Royce tech boss named national technology adviser
15 Sep 2023 Digital, Data & Technology
Former Rolls Royce tech boss named national technology adviser
Dave Smith takes on "influential role critical to ensuring the UK can realise the benefits of new technologies"
DSIT becomes first department to sign up to STEM skills-building scheme
11 Sep 2023 HR
DSIT becomes first department to sign up to STEM skills-building scheme
STEM Futures "will ensure central government has direct experience and expertise from the front lines of science and technology"
Animal research: Are we on the precipice of change?
29 Aug 2023 Science & Engineering
Animal research: Are we on the precipice of change?
Amy Beale of medical research charity FRAME gives an overview of recent events and changes in policy
Civil servant raises £5k for charity in walk across the UK
14 Aug 2023 HR
Civil servant raises £5k for charity in walk across the UK
DSIT official says the voyage has helped him to better understand the impact central decision making has outside of Whitehall
DSIT plucks housing director general for key digital role
18 Jul 2023 Digital, Data & Technology
DSIT plucks housing director general for key digital role
Emran Mian takes over digital role from Susannah Storey, who has joined DCMS as its new permanent secretary
'It goes without saying we should be government's most innovative department': Sarah Munby on setting up DSIT
28 Jun 2023 Civil Service Reform
'It goes without saying we should be government's most innovative department': Sarah Munby on setting up DSIT
Sarah Munby, perm sec of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, shares her priorities for her new department, her experience of joining government as a director general, and the importance of not fretting