Policy Documents

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.

24 March 2016

Stern Review of the Research Excellence Framework

The REF is a fundamental part of the UK’s dual support system and has driven up the quality of UK research by supporting a research culture focused on excellence.

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.

06 March 2015

Dowling Review of university-business collaboration

Russell Group universities are leaders in establishing long-term multi-dimensional relationships with businesses and contribute out of all proportion to their size on key economic measures.

23 December 2014

Northern Ireland 2015-16 draft budget consultation

Strong and innovative universities make a huge contribution to the economic productivity of Northern Ireland and we deeply concerned by proposed cuts to their funding.

23 April 2014

BIS Select Committee inquiry on university-business collaboration

The UK’s comparative advantage in business-university collaboration derives from excellent research within our world-class universities and their strong links with business.

25 September 2013

Science and Technology Committee inquiry into Government Horizon Scanning

31 May 2013

Sir Andrew Witty’s review of universities and growth

27 January 2010

Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry on the impact of cuts to scientific research

16 December 2009

HEFCE consultation on the Research Excellence Framework