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The '''Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills''' ('''DIUS''') was a [[Departments of the United Kingdom Government|UK government department]] created on 28 June 2007 to take over some of the functions of the disbanded departments of [[Department for Education and Skills|Education and Skills]] and [[Department of Trade and Industry|Trade and Industry]], and merged in June 2009 in to the newly formed [[Department for Business, Innovation and Skills]]<ref>[http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page19525 Number10: Changes to the machinery of Government]</ref>. It was responsible for adult learning, some parts of further education, higher education, skills, science and innovation. |
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DIUS also had responsibility for a number of Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs). These included the Research Councils: |
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* Medical Research Council ([[Medical Research Council]]) [http://www.mrc.ac.uk] |
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* Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council ([[BBSRC]])[http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk] |
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* Engineering and Physical Science Research Council ([[EPSRC]]) [http://www.epsrc.ac.uk] |
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* The Economic and Social Research Council ([[ESRC]]) [http://www.esrc.ac.uk] |
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* The Arts and Humanities Research Council ([[AHRC]]) [http://www.ahrc.ac.uk] |
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* The Science and Technology Facilities Council ([[STFC]]) [http://www.stfc.ac.uk] |
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* The Natural Environment Research Council ([[NERC]]) [http://www.nerc.ac.uk] |
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Other NDPBs sponsored by DIUS were: |
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* The Technology Strategy Board [http://www.innovateuk.org/] |
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* The Design Council [http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/] |
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In addition DIUS was the sponsor department for [NESTA] - the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts ([http://www.nesta.org.uk]) |
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Only some of DIUS's functions were UK-wide: it oversaw the science budget, provided through the Research Councils, for the UK as a whole<ref>[http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/ Research councils UK]</ref>. On the other hand, education is a [[devolved matter]] and there were corresponding departments in the [[Northern Ireland Executive]], [[Scottish Government]] and [[Welsh Assembly Government]]<ref>[http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.com/pa/cm200809/cmselect/cmwelaf/57/5702.htm House of Commons Welsh Affairs Committee - First Report] Cross-border provision of public services for Wales: further and higher education</ref>. |
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The only [[Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills]] was the Rt Hon [[John Denham (UK politician)|John Denham]] MP. |
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The first Permanent Secretary, [[Ian Watmore]], moved to a new appointment, leading to the appointment of [[Jon Shortridge|Sir Jon Shortridge]]. |
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The Department's role was to: |
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*Accelerate the commercial exploitation of creativity and knowledge, through innovation and research, to create wealth, grow the economy, build successful businesses and improve quality of life. |
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*Improve the skills of the population throughout their working lives to create a workforce capable of sustaining economic competitiveness, and enable individuals to thrive in the global economy. |
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*Build social and community cohesion through improved social justice, civic participation and economic opportunity by raising aspirations and broadening participation, progression and achievement in learning and skills. |
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*Pursue global excellence in research and knowledge, promote the benefits of science in society, and deliver science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills in line with employer demand. |
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*Strengthen the capacity, quality and reputation of the Further and Higher Education systems and institutions to support national economic and social needs. |
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*Encourage better use of science in Government, foster public service innovation, and support other Government objectives which depend on DIUS’ expertise and remit. |
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A number of education functions of the former DfES (largely those focussed on the 14 - 19 age group) were taken over by the [[Department for Children, Schools and Families]]. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.dius.gov.uk Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills]: official website |
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===Video clips=== |
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* [http://uk.youtube.com/user/diusgovuk DIUS YouTube channel] |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Department For Innovation, Universities And Skills}} |
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[[Category:Higher education in the United Kingdom]] |
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[[Category:Organizations disestablished in 2009]] |
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[[Category:Education ministries|United Kingdom]] |
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[[Category:Defunct departments of the United Kingdom Government|Innovation, Universities and Skills]] |
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[[Category:Ministries established in 2007]] |
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[[no:Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills]] |
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