Source · National Audit Office

Big science: Public investment in large scientific facilities

Published: 24 Jan 2007 Type: Value for Money

The Government’s investment in large scientific facilities is starting to deliver a significant programme including such projects as the research ship RRS James Cook and the Diamond Synchrotron light source, according to an NAO report published today. Some project teams, however, have significantly underestimated the likely running costs of facilities and more attention needs to […]

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