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UK advantage requires good deal for science
07 November 2018

With crunch time rapidly approaching on securing a deal in the Brexit negotiations, CaSE Executive Director Dr Sarah Main sets out why the UK’s long-term competitive edge requires a good deal for science with the EU.

Budget 2018: how did science & engineering fare?
02 November 2018

Was there any new money for R&D? What does the budget mean for the 2.4% target? How did science & engineering fare? Deputy Director Naomi Weir takes a look.

CaSE remembers one of its founders Dr John Mulvey
19 October 2018

CaSE was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr John Mulvey, one of the founding members of the Campaign for Science and Engineering.

Nine things we learned from the MAC report
05 October 2018

We review the MAC’s report and discuss what their recommendations could mean for the future of UK immigration

What Government support is available for research and innovation?
21 September 2018

Anne Barrett looks at how the Government is communicating its support for research and innovation

Tier 2 visa FOI request – take two
18 September 2018

A second FOI request by CaSE means we can now paint the complete picture of the effect the Tier 2 cap has had on UK employers and highly skilled individuals.

Reformed GCSEs change landscape for science
23 August 2018

James Tooze takes a look at what GCSE reforms mean for students studying science

Rise in STEM popularity amongst A-level students
16 August 2018

James Tooze reflects on A-level results day in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Scottish students receive their exam results
07 August 2018

James Tooze reflects on Scottish exam results day.

The UK’s waning involvement in Horizon 2020
26 July 2018

James Tooze reflects on the UK’s participation in Horizon 2020

Transparency, Tier 2 scrutiny and the Home Office
29 June 2018

A long read from Naomi Weir on how the Home Office have handled Parliamentary scrutiny of the tier 2 cap. In short, they must do better.