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Reflections on an exciting nine months
17 December 2024

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

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.

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CaSE responds to the 2024 Autumn Budget
31 October 2024

In the first Labour Government budget for 14 years, Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements as part of the Autumn Budget 2024. Below we delve into some of the measures impacting R&D.

100 Day Plan for R&D – where are we now?
14 October 2024

The 12th October marked 100 days since the new Government came to office. Here we take a look at progress to date against CaSE’s 100 day plan for how the Government could support the R&D sector and unlock its potential for economic growth.

The role of R&D and innovation in delivering the Government’s priorities and missions
14 October 2024

CaSE has launched its next piece of work to inform the upcoming Spending Review.

What CaSE has learned from a public dialogue exploring society’s stake in R&D
09 September 2024

Advocacy and engagement manager Rebecca Hill reflects on the People’s Vision for R&D public dialogue exploring society’s stake in R&D.

School exam results analysis 2024
16 August 2024

CaSE has taken a look at what the latest numbers of students taking A-level, GCSE, and Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers in STEM-related subjects means for ongoing trends in STEM education.

Increases in R&D investment are not keeping pace with inflation
14 August 2024

The Office for National Statistics have published the latest figures for R&D expenditure in the UK in 2022 (GERD). CaSE take a look at what they mean for R&D in the UK.

Government Spending Review Announcement
08 August 2024

Following last weeks launch of the next Spending Review, we outline CaSE’s plan to highlight the vital contribution of R&D and innovation to economic growth.

Public Opinion during the 2024 General Election Campaign: universities and international talent
24 July 2024

CaSE’s latest public opinion poll, carried out during the election campaign in June 2024, explores the UK public’s feelings about international students and researchers coming to UK universities.