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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Annual Lecture 2024 with Ilan Gur
13 December 2024

CaSE’s 2024 Annual Lecture was given by Ilan Gur, CEO of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) on December 12th.

UK business expenditure on R&D has fallen for 2 years
13 December 2024

ONS data shows that expenditure on research and development (R&D) performed by UK businesses was £49.97 billion in 2023.

Science city, research region: how to build R&D into local identity
05 December 2024

Polling shows place-based awareness and alliances can be foundations for national support, says Kim Shillinglaw. This post first appeared in Research Fortnight on 21st November 2024.

CaSE in 2024 – Director’s address to the AGM
04 December 2024

Executive Director Dr Alicia Greated gives her report on CaSE’s activities and successes at the 2024 AGM on November 26th.