Big support in the room for Chi Onwurah 💙 making a passionate case for the vital role of fundamental research as part of the UK’s R&D future. #SIThustings24

Solid answers to my Q on how next Govt will dodge pressure to fund ‘quick wins’ at expense of long-term research impact. Recognition from all that we can’t predict what new areas will drive growth. Blue skies research therefore an essential investment in our intl competitiveness

🗣️"how good are Britain’s universities at promoting clustering and innovation?" #Innovation wp.me/p4m9em-d6f

Superb work from CaSE, who have written to parliamentary candidates to explain why they should care about R&D. “Research helps solve the problems facing people in your area, across the UK and around the world”. Outstanding levels of clarity sciencecampaign.org.uk/what-we-do/pub…

'R&D on the doorstep' guide published by CaSE setting out how PPCs can talk about R&D in their local area. Best stat of all: 63% of the public would like to vote for someone who will support R&D in the UK

In 2022-23, free events at Russell Group universities were attended 8.1 million times🎙️ Our universities give access to museums, live music, dance, film screenings & creative workshops – boosting wellbeing & helping people learn about our shared history. russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/policy-…

What if, in the future, international #university cooperation beyond the EU is further constrained due to geopolitical conflicts and foreign interference? Explore possible futures of transnational cooperation for Europe’s universities: bit.ly/X-UNIFE-report #EdChat #highered

Time to push the reset button on 🇪🇺🇬🇧relationship. Start with the quick wins: a long-term commitment to UK association in the EU Framework Programmes. This is a win-win for all sides, and essential for the global impact of 🇬🇧+🇪🇺science for the common good!

*R&D community does a dance*

The United Kingdom is an indispensable part of Europe. Whether in science, culture or security - 🇩🇪 and 🇬🇧 work closely together: We are working with the new UK government to see how the UK can move closer to the #EU. 5/5

We are pleased to confirm the institutions taking part in the People, Culture and Environment (PCE) Pilot Exercise. ref.ac.uk/news/announcem… Economy NI HEFCW | CCAUC Research England Scottish Funding Council

Welcome to see SoS engaging in how to "shore up the sector". The challenge is that any movement on teaching will need to be accompanied in parallel by improvements to research funding, or these efforts won't work, as unis now subsidising research activity by over £5bn a year.

Great to see our members University of Glasgow, UCL, Cambridge University, Uni of Birmingham & University of Oxford at the centre of new quantum hubs that will help turn ideas into products that will improve lives & support economic growth.

The European Union has a productivity problem. Measures to strengthen the EU’s venture capital markets & remove cross-border financial frictions to pension funds & insurers investing in venture capital could increase the flow of funding to promising startups & fuel productivity

🦺 SETsquared Bristol member, @SpatialCortex, is partnering with Trafnidiaeth Cymru / Transport for Wales to trial its #MOVA technology – a wearable biomechanical technology that proactively reduces manual handling injuries. Get the full story 👉 ow.ly/el7l50SNXLo

Pleased to contribute a piece to the National Civic Impact Accelerator blog on Russell Group's Places & People report. With govt gearing up for an SR focussed squarely on delivery, highlighting the value of this civic impact will be important in making the case for HE. civicuniversitynetwork.co.uk/places-and-peo…

🗣️"It is important decision-makers have a full understanding of the civic role research-intensive universities play in their regions". Adam Clarke writes for National Civic Impact Accelerator on how our unis deliver for their local areas - and why govt should take note. civicuniversitynetwork.co.uk/places-and-peo…

We are appointing new Council members across eight of our councils. We’re seeking candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including business, civil society, academia and government. Find out more: orlo.uk/wAnlT

We are delighted to announce that Harriet Gould Harriet Gould and Stephanie Smith Stephanie Smith, have been elected to the Science Council’s Trustee Board and that Lorraine Turner has been re-elected for a second term. Read more: sciencecouncil.org/blog/2024/08/2…

"Cities such as Glasgow are crucial in reactivating UK growth and evidence from The Productivity Institute is clear." Read Sir Anton Muscatelli and Graeme Roy's perspective on how to boost economic growth in Glasgow and other UK cities.