The latest upgrade was funded by the Wellcome Trust and the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PParc).

BBC: Lovell Radio Telescope refurbished

The announcement was welcomed by Professor John Wood, chief executive of the CCLRC, and Professor Keith Mason, chief executive of PParc.

BBC: NEWS | Science/Nature | UK physics funding to be revamped

The STFC was formed as a new research council in April 2007 through a merger of the Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils (CCLRC) and the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PParc).

BBC: Astronomers 'must make own case'

The STFC was formed as a new research council on 1 April 2007 through a merger of the Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils (CCLRC) and the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PParc).

BBC: The UK retains its involvement in the Eiscat radars for now