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{{Infobox Government agency
⚫ |agency_name = Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
|type = Department
|logo = Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills logo.svg
|logo_width = 150px
|formed = 28 June 2007
|preceding1 = ]
|preceding2 = ]
|preceding3 = ]
|dissolved = 5 June 2009
|superseding = ]
|jurisdiction = United Kingdom
|headquarters = ], England, UK
}}
{{PoliticsUK}} {{PoliticsUK}}
The '''Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills''' ('''DIUS''') was a ] created on 28 June 2007 to take over some of the functions of the ] and of the ]. In June 2009 it was merged into the newly formed ]<ref></ref>. It was responsible for adult learning, some parts of further education, higher education, skills, science and innovation. The '''Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills''' ('''DIUS''') was a ] created on 28 June 2007 to take over some of the functions of the ] and of the ]. Its head office was based at Kingsgate House, 66-74 Victoria Street, London SW1, which has now been demolished. In June 2009 it was merged into the newly formed ].<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090608051333/http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page19525 |date=2009-06-08 }}</ref> It was responsible for adult learning, some parts of further education, higher education, skills, science and innovation.


DIUS also had responsibility for a number of Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs). These included the Research Councils: DIUS also had responsibility for a number of Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs). These included the Research Councils:


* ] * ]
* Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (]) * ] (BBSRC)
* Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (]) * ] (EPSRC)
* The Economic and Social Research Council (]) * The ] (ESRC)
* The Arts and Humanities Research Council (]) * The ] (AHRC)
* The Science and Technology Facilities Council (]) * The ] (STFC)
* The Natural Environment Research Council (]) * The ] (NERC)


Other NDPBs sponsored by DIUS were: Other NDPBs sponsored by DIUS were:


* ] (HEFCE)
⚫ * The Technology Strategy Board
* Student Loans Company (SLC)
⚫ * The Technology Strategy Board (TSB)
* The Design Council * The Design Council


In addition DIUS was the sponsor department for - the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts () In addition DIUS was the sponsor department for - the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts ().


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></ref>. On the other hand, education is a ] and there were corresponding departments in the ], ] and ]<ref> Cross-border provision of public services for Wales: further and higher education</ref>. 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></ref> On the other hand, education is a ] and there were corresponding departments in the ], ] and ].<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120225164340/http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.com/pa/cm200809/cmselect/cmwelaf/57/5702.htm |date=2012-02-25 }} Cross-border provision of public services for Wales: further and higher education</ref>

The only ] was the Rt Hon ] MP.

⚫ The first Permanent Secretary, ], moved to a new appointment, leading to the appointment of ].

⚫ The Department's role was to:


⚫ The Department's strategic objectives were to
{{quote|
*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. *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.
*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. *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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*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. *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.
*Strengthen the capacity, quality and reputation of the Further and Higher Education systems and institutions to support national economic and social needs. *Strengthen the capacity, quality and reputation of the Further and Higher Education systems and institutions to support national economic and social needs.
*Encourage better use of science in Government, foster public service innovation, and support other Government objectives which depend on DIUS’ expertise and remit. *Encourage better use of science in Government, foster public service innovation, and support other Government objectives which depend on DIUS’ expertise and remit.}}

A number of education functions of the former DfES (largely those focussed on the 14 - 19 age group) were taken over by the ]. A number of education functions of the former DfES (largely those focussed on the 14 - 19 age group) were taken over by the ].
The only ] was ] MP. In a foreword to the department's ], ''Innovation Nation'', published in March 2008, Denham outlined the importance of innovation as a national commitment:{{quote|We want innovation to flourish across every area of the economy, and in particular wherever high value added business can flourish and grow. We must innovate in our ] too. Innovation is as important to the delivery of healthcare and education as it is to industries such as manufacturing, retail and the creative economy.<ref>Denham, J., ''Foreword'', in , published by Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills, March 2008, accessed 20 August 2021, Crown Copyright 2008, text reproduced, acknowledged as ] and the title of the document specified</ref>}}

⚫ The first Permanent Secretary, ], moved to a new appointment, leading to the appointment of ] who was in post a matter of nine days before the department was dissolved.


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==External links== ==External links==
* : official website * : archived official website as of May 5, 2009
* {{Cite web|url=http://data.parliament.uk/DepositedPapers/Files/DEP2009-2118/DEP2009-2118.pdf|title=MACHINERY OF GOVERNMENT: Creation of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills|publisher=]|date=July 2009|access-date = 9 September 2015}}


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The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) was a UK government department created on 28 June 2007 to take over some of the functions of the Department of Education and Skills and of the Department of Trade and Industry. Its head office was based at Kingsgate House, 66-74 Victoria Street, London SW1, which has now been demolished. In June 2009 it was merged into the newly formed Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. It was responsible for adult learning, some parts of further education, higher education, skills, science and innovation.

DIUS also had responsibility for a number of Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs). These included the Research Councils:

Other NDPBs sponsored by DIUS were:

In addition DIUS was the sponsor department for - the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts ().

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. 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.

The Department's strategic objectives were to

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Strengthen the capacity, quality and reputation of the Further and Higher Education systems and institutions to support national economic and social needs.
  • Encourage better use of science in Government, foster public service innovation, and support other Government objectives which depend on DIUS’ expertise and remit.

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.

The only Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills was John Denham MP. In a foreword to the department's White Paper, Innovation Nation, published in March 2008, Denham outlined the importance of innovation as a national commitment:

We want innovation to flourish across every area of the economy, and in particular wherever high value added business can flourish and grow. We must innovate in our public services too. Innovation is as important to the delivery of healthcare and education as it is to industries such as manufacturing, retail and the creative economy.

The first Permanent Secretary, Ian Watmore, moved to a new appointment, leading to the appointment of Sir Jon Shortridge who was in post a matter of nine days before the department was dissolved.

References

  1. Number10: Changes to the machinery of Government Archived 2009-06-08 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Research councils UK
  3. House of Commons Welsh Affairs Committee - First Report Archived 2012-02-25 at the Wayback Machine Cross-border provision of public services for Wales: further and higher education
  4. Denham, J., Foreword, in Innovation Nation, published by Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills, March 2008, accessed 20 August 2021, Crown Copyright 2008, text reproduced, acknowledged as Crown copyright and the title of the document specified

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