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Government Expenditure on R&D Analysis – 2023 ONS Figures
11 April 2025

CaSE analysis of Government Expenditure on R&D (GovERD) statistics for 2023.

DSIT allocations confirm strong overall settlement, but tight UKRI finances
07 April 2025

CaSE takes a look at the details of the DSIT 2025/26 spending allocations, including UKRI.

University research must be protected
25 March 2025

A lack of strategic oversight of university financial challenges could lead to serious unintended consequences for R&D.

Public Attitudes to R&D and the Government’s Missions
18 March 2025

This briefing summarises attitudes to the UK Government’s missions from CaSE’s September 2024 public attitudes study.

R&D sector issues joint call for research to be on the agenda at UK-EU talks
12 March 2025

CaSE, The Russell Group, and other UK R&D leaders have written to the Prime Minister and President of the EU Commission to highlight the importance of research collaboration in the future relationship between the UK and EU.

What do the public think about R&D and the UK Government’s missions?
27 February 2025

Analysis and highlights from CaSE’s research into public attitudes towards R&D and the Government’s missions.

CaSE Representation to Spending Review 2025
26 February 2025

In this submission we set out the views and policy recommendations of CaSE on increasing public investment in R&D, supporting regional economic growth, and ensuring the sustainability of the R&D system.

Mission Critical R&D
26 February 2025

This report sets out evidence on the integral role of R&D in driving progress on the UK Government’s missions.

Research Develop Thrive: uniting the R&D sector
12 January 2025

The R&D sector has a public image problem. Research Develop Thrive is here to change that – This post originally appeared in the Association of Research Managers and Administrators (ARMA) insights magazine on 12th December 2024.

Focusing on place can build public and political support for R&D
28 December 2024

When public finances are tight, advocates need to give a compelling justification for R&D being a national priority – This post originally appeared in the Association of Research Managers and Administrators (ARMA) insights magazine on 28th November 2024.

Request for Proposals: CaSE Public Opinion – Understanding and tracking public attitudes to R&D 2024-29
17 December 2024

CaSE is seeking to commission a public research agency.

Reflections on an exciting nine months
17 December 2024

Lynne Milford reflects on her time as CaSE’s Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager.