Anastasia Bektimirova

Apr 30, 2024 | sciencesuperpower.substack.com | Allan Nixon |Anastasia Bektimirova

British politicians often blithely say they want us to be a science superpower, but they’re failing to face reality. Mistakes are still being made especially on how we’re approaching the five frontier technologies. We talk a good game on everything from AI to quantum, but we need to be more honest about what can be done. In short, Britain can’t be world leading in all aspects of every frontier technology.

Aug 2, 2023 | researchprofessionalnews.com | Anastasia Bektimirova

Higher education should sit with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, says Anastasia BektimirovaIn its first six months, the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (Dsit) has been a hive of activity. Action plans have been published on artificial intelligence regulation, semiconductors and quantum technologies, with new funds and policies to match. The direction is set, and the pace is quickening.

Aug 1, 2023 | ukonward.com | Allan Nixon |Jack Richardson |Anna Dickinson |Anastasia Bektimirova

Reforming Whitehall and empowering the new Science Department is essential to the success of the UK’s science superpower ambitions. In the first half of 2023 the UK Government transformed its approach to science, creating a new Science Department, setting out a series of new strategies, and establishing an AI-focussed Foundation Models Taskforce backed by £100 million. But to become a genuine science superpower, the Government needs to go further.

Aug 1, 2023 | ukonward.com | Allan Nixon |Anna Dickinson |Anastasia Bektimirova |Adam Hawksbee

Reforming Whitehall and empowering the new Science Department is essential to the success of the UK’s science superpower ambitions. In the first half of 2023 the UK Government transformed its approach to science, creating a new Science Department, setting out a series of new strategies, and establishing an AI-focussed Foundation Models Taskforce backed by £100 million. But to become a genuine science superpower, the Government needs to go further.