Policy Documents

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• 12 April 2017

  Universities and the Industrial Strategy

  Russell Group universities are ready and well placed to support the Government in delivering an ambitious and successful industrial strategy.

• 13 December 2016

  Input to HoC Sci&Tech Committee - UKRI priorities

  Care must be taken to ensure we continue to have a successful system that allows us to punch above our weight internationally. 

• 06 December 2016

  Higher Education and Research Bill - Briefing

  The HE&R Bill continues it's passage through the house with second reading in the Lords 

• 21 November 2016

  Putting Universities at the heart of the Industrial Strategy

  Russell Group universities are major contributors to the UK economy, generating positive effects right across the country

• 13 October 2016

  Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry into managing IP and tech transfer

  It is a myth that the UK is good at research but poor at innovation.

• 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.

• 20 November 2015

  EU Membership and the Effectiveness of UK Science

  Science is a global pursuit and is most effective when ideas and people are mobile across borders. EU membership helps to underpin the competitiveness of our leading universities and the UK economy as a whole.

• 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.

• 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.