Policy Documents

07 March 2024

Briefing - Investing in capital

Infrastructure investment ensures our universities remain competitive and efficient.

01 June 2016

National Innovation Plan ideas

Our universities are a vital part of the UK knowledge base but the country could be more effective in allowing new ideas to develop and grow into commercial success.

18 February 2016

The future of Innovate UK

Integration of Innovate UK with a new Research UK body has a number of significant risks and challenges that should not be overlooked.

07 September 2015

Comprehensive Spending Review

Our evidence sets out how investing in world-class research, innovation and higher education will build a resilient economy and create highly-skilled jobs. The positive impacts would be felt immediately and continue to deliver across the country for decades to come.

04 September 2015

Parliamentary inquiry on the science budget

Investment in excellent research should be increased in order for the UK to continue to be internationally competitive and to strengthen the pipeline for growth and jobs.

17 April 2015

Response to the Nurse Review of Research Councils

As an essential part of the dual support system, the Research Councils are vital for supporting excellent research in the UK, playing a key role in sustaining the UK’s position as a global leader in science and research.

04 July 2014

BIS consultation on long-term research capital investment

The UK’s position as a world-leader in research, and the benefits that flow from this for the economy and society, will only be maintained if our research-intensive universities have the facilities and equipment needed to compete internationally.

30 June 2014

Government's Science and Innovation Strategy

Our universities lead the world in producing excellent research – we should aim to secure this position of strength for the long-term, maintaining our international competitiveness and paving the way for future economic growth.

17 January 2014

Government's Balance of Competences review - EU Budget

EU funding streams are key to the continued growth of research excellence in the UK, to innovation and to the creation of economic value. They are an irreplaceable source of funding for UK universities and for research-intensive universities in particular. The EU provides a unique and highly competitive platform for international collaboration.

21 June 2013

House of Lords Science and Technology Committee inquiry on scientific infrastructure