New tranche of Doctoral training centres announced

The CDTs will help train 1,100 postgraduates in engineering and science subjects. They bring the total number of EPSRC-funded centres announced since last November to 113. Osborne said: "A forward looking, modern industrial strategy is part of our long term economic plan to deliver security, jobs and growth to all parts of the UK. "Our £500m investment in Centres for Doctoral Training will inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, ensuring Britain leads the world in high-tech research and manufacturing." The aim of the CDTs, which have recevied more than £950m in public and private investment, is to tackle some of the biggest problems currently facing Britain, including climate change, energy, the ageing population and high tech crime. EPSRC chief Professor David Delpy, pictured, said: "We have been working hard with universities and partners to ensure that as many centres as possible can be supported. "The CDT model has proved highly popular with universities and industry and these new centres will mean that the UK is even better placed to maintain the vital supply of trained scientists and engineers."