Policy Documents

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.

30 May 2014

Hauser Review of Catapult Centres

Catapult Centres have the potential to be a significant national asset for the UK if
research excellence is at the heart of their operations and if long-term funding is
available.

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.

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.

06 August 2013

Government's Balance of Competences review - Research and Development

21 June 2013

House of Lords Science and Technology Committee inquiry on scientific infrastructure

05 June 2013

Article for the Centre Forum report Postgraduate education: better funding and better access

31 May 2013

Sir Andrew Witty’s review of universities and growth

15 May 2013

Spending Round for 2015/16