Reports

This report reflects the findings of a major study of public opinion conducted as part of the Campaign for Science and Engineering’s (CaSE) Discovery Decade programme.

This report explores a curated selection of sector-led efforts to unite R&D advocates and shift the identity of R&D in people’s minds, to understand what worked and what we can learn for the future.

As part of the Discovery Decade study, CaSE brought together a group to understand how they engage the public with R&D through their fundraising campaigns and donor communications.

Our policy team have taken a look at the evidence base that shows public investment leads to economic growth and prosperity, as well as helping to solve the problems of the future.

This briefing seeks to improve the government and research sector’s understanding of public sector research establishments while also providing tangible recommendations that help elevate their contributions to the research system.

Ahead of the 2021 Comprehensive Spending Review, CaSE has published a five-point roadmap for making the UK a ‘science superpower’.

CaSE’s ‘Inspiring Innovation’ report sets out recommendations for the UK and devolved governments to enable them to provide high-quality science education in primary and secondary schools across the UK.

CaSE and the Wellcome Trust have collaborated with Public First on a report looking at how the R&D community can best secure government investment over the next ten years.

As part of the R&D Decade project, Public First has compiled a report exploring the public’s attitudes to different types of advocacy and campaigns.

CaSE’s report ‘The Power of Place’ examines how to maximise the local economic impact of greater R&D intensity across the regions and nations of the UK.

As part of R&D Decade project, Public First have profiled 25 campaigns to better understand the secrets of their success or failure.

As part of the R&D Decade project, Public First has compiled eight key tools for a successful campaign.