Analysis & publications

Following discourse surrounding UKRI’s new funding model and the specific impact of some changes to the STFC, CaSE have written to ask for further clarity on some key areas.

In the last few days CaSE have had multiple opportunities to hear from and have discussions directly with UKRI’s CEO Prof Sir Ian Chapman.

Our 2026 conference allowed people from across the sector and beyond to hear panels of experts discuss the important issues facing UK R&D, and to ask questions to key figures influencing the future of the sector.

Chancellor’s Davos speech signals tentative steps to remove barriers to skilled immigration, says Daniel Rathbone

Is the R&D sector ready to navigate a fragmented political future? CaSE is launching a new project – R&D in a shifting voter landscape – to help the sector evolve its advocacy tactics and messaging.

In recent days there have been a number of reports about cuts to UKRI budgets and grant funding pauses. Here we summarise events so far, and set out why we believe UKRI should explain how and why decisions have been made.

Rebecca Hill reflects on Public Attitudes to Science 2025, a study from UK Research and Innovation and the British Science Association, and how it relates to CaSE’s own public opinion research.

This briefing summarises public attitudes to R&D and businesses. It is based on evidence from extensive quantitative and qualitative research carried out by CaSE since 2022.

This briefing summarises public attitudes to R&D and universities. It is based on evidence from extensive quantitative and qualitative research carried out by CaSE since 2022.

This briefing summarises public attitudes to R&D and government and politicians. It is based on evidence from extensive quantitative and qualitative research carried out by CaSE since 2022.

This briefing summarises public attitudes to R&D and charities. It is based on evidence from extensive quantitative and qualitative research carried out by CaSE since 2022.

CaSE analysis of the 2026/27-2029/30 UKRI budget allocations.