Freedom of information (FOI) releases from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

This is a disclosure log of UK Research and Innovation's responses to freedom of information (FOI) or environmental information regulations (EIR) requests that might be of wider public interest.

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1,393 disclosures

  1. FOI2026/00272: CEO Communications related to Palantir Foundry Software

    Request Received: 26 March 2026

    I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for the following information:

    - All written communications, memos, reports and/or briefings sent and received by Professor Sir Ian Chapman, CEO of UK Research and Innovation, between December 1, 2025 and March 25, 2026 which concern, or relate to, the use of Palantir Foundry software to prevent domestic violence.

    Published: 1 June 2026

  2. FOI2026/00273: Fieldwork and Palaeontology

    Request received: 29 March 2026

    I kindly ask for the following information for a research project: 
     
    With regards to applications that you received to your IRF scheme and Doctoral funding schemes in the years 2014, 2015, 2018 and 2022, specifically those project applications that involved palaeontology research: 
     
    a) What proportion of these applications include a fieldwork component, and, 
    b) What proportion of funded palaeontology projects include fieldwork in their proposal. 

    Published: 1 June 2026

  3. FOI2026/00288: Research and Activities related to Atmospheric Aerosols and Aircraft Emissions

    Request Received: 3 April 2026

    I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act regarding research and activities related to atmospheric aerosols and aircraft emissions. Specifically, I would like to request:

    1. Any information on how frequently aircraft are involved in the release of aerosols into the atmosphere as part of research projects, environmental studies, or other initiatives funded or overseen by UK Research and Innovation.

    2. Details of the substances or compounds included in any such aerosols, including their chemical composition.

    3. Any available research, risk assessments, or reports regarding the potential impact of these aerosols on public health and the environment.

    4. The names of any projects, programmes, or collaborating organisations involved in such activities, along with relevant dates.

    Published: 1 June 2026

  4. FOI2026/00206: Farming Innovation Programme Feasibility Round 4

    Request Received: 9 March 2026

    For Farming Innovation Programme: Feasibility Round 4, please could you release the following information:

    1. The number of applications

    2. The number of assessed applications

    3. The number of successful applications

    4. The success rate

    5. The minimum successful score

    6. The maximum successful score

    7. Average grant fund value per project

    8. Average score of funded projects

    Published: 27 May 2026

  5. FOI2026/00177: Prostate cancer research funding 2020-2025

    Request received 28 February 2026:

    The percentage of Medical Research Council (MRC) cancer research funding that was devoted to prostate cancer research for the years 2020 to 2025.

    Published: 27 May 2026

  6. FOI2026/00236: IUK Investor Partnerships Round 2

    Request received 18 March 2026:

    For Innovate UK Growth Catalyst – Investor Partnerships Round 2, please could you release the following information:

    1. The number of applications

    2. The number of assessed applications

    3. The number of successful applications

    4. The success rate

    5. The minimum successful score

    6. The maximum successful score

    7. Average grant fund value per project

    8. Average score of funded projects

    Published: 27 May 2026

  7. FOI2026/00241: UKRI Board Meetings after 16th July 2025

    Request Received: 20 March 2026

    Under the Freedom of Information Act I request minutes of the UKRI Board meetings which took place after 16th July 2025. These may either be posted online and the link given to me, or emailed to me in electronic form.

    Published: 27 May 2026

  8. FOI2026/00238: Cloud Seeding

    Request Received: 16 March 2026

    I would like relevant information under the freedom of information act on the following companies and if they are involved in cloud seeding over UK skies.

    Weather Modification Inc

    North American Weather Consultants

    Snowy Hydro Ltd

    Ice Crystal Engineering LLC

    Selex Galileo Spa

    National Centre Of Meteorology

    Medtech SPA

    Weather Tec Corporation

    Geosystems PTY LTD

    Atmosphere Augmentation Systems INC

    Clarification Received: 19 March 2026

    I would only like relavant information for the FOI.

    Of any government bodies or any private companies, or NGOs involved in this.

    I sent the companies names on the previous email.

    Has the government approved any of these to conduct practical tests over UK skies.

    Published: 27 May 2026

  9. FOI2026/00041: Research Funding, Grants, or Programme Participation

    Request Received: 18 January 2026

    I request information held by UK Research and Innovation relating to research funding, grants, or programme participation involving the following individuals or entities:

    • <Redacted>

    • ARBOBIOS Limited (SC681339)

    • Milbank Investments Ltd (09325389)

    • Barningham Estate Farms Limited (08879834)

    • HHSL Limited (SC436677)

    • Pennine Forestry Limited (08254075)

    • Natural Warmth Renewable Energy Solutions Ltd (07810792)

    • Climate Solutions Exchange Limited (12413888)

    • HCP High Yield Commercial Property LLP (SO304199)

    • Forest Canopy Foundation (12930809)

    This includes, but is not limited to:

    • Research and development grants

    • Innovation or technology funding

    • Net Zero, climate, energy, or sustainability-related schemes

    • Correspondence relating to applications, awards, assessments, or payments

    Please include:

    • Grant applications (successful or unsuccessful)

    • Award letters, funding agreements, and payment records

    • Emails or internal correspondence referencing the above parties

    • Participation in collaborative or pilot research programmes

    Timeframe: 1 January 2010 to present.

    Published: 27 May 2026

  10. FOI2026/00233: SSRC Technical Reports by Gordon Pask et al. (1970-1979)

    Request Received: 16 March 2026

    Thank you again for your earlier correspondence regarding the SSRC Technical Reports by Gordon Pask and collaborators.

    I have since been able to locate the reports at the British Library. The library has confirmed that digitisation is possible, but only on a paid basis. I attach their initial price estimate below for ease of reference.

    As these reports are publicly funded commissioned research outputs, I would like to enquire whether ESRC/UKRI would be willing to arrange or cover the cost of digitising the British Library copies. If this is not something that can be considered informally, please also treat this email as a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for any recorded information you hold concerning:

    1. any policy, practice, or precedent on supporting access to legacy SSRC/ESRC commissioned research reports held externally; and

    2. any previous arrangements for funding or facilitating digitisation or duplication of such materials for research purposes.

    By way of context, our working group is engaged in a scholarly effort to digitise the bibliography of the prominent British cybernetician Gordon Pask (1928–1996), with the aim of making these materials more accessible to researchers.

    The reports in question are relevant to an ongoing scientific study within our group on the history of cybernetics and artificial intelligence, including the role of Pask’s Conversation Theory in relating these fields. Considering the public interest in preservation and access, and the academic purpose of the project, I would also be grateful if ESRC/UKRI could consider waiving or covering the duplication costs in this instance.

    Published: 27 May 2026