Analysis

Over the last few days, Sir Keir Starmer has made a series of appointments to oversee science and research. We take a look at what this might mean for science, engineering and broader R&D.

Over the last few weeks CaSE has run a campaign of engagement with Parliamentary Candidates across the UK. What have we done and how has it gone so far?

Our latest poll explores the public’s perception of aspirational research goals, actions for the next Government to support R&D, and the impact of political messengers on statements about R&D.

We look at what the SNP 2024 manifesto could mean for science and engineering.

On 4 July, voters in the UK will go to the polls to choose their next MP. CaSE is making the most of these important weeks during the campaign, to advocate for research and development (R&D).

We look at what the Labour Party 2024 manifesto could mean for science and engineering.

We look at what other party manifestos could mean for science and engineering.

We look at what the Conservative Party 2024 manifesto could mean for science and engineering.

We look at what the Liberal Democrat 2024 manifesto could mean for science and engineering.

CaSE is gathering evidence on the benefits of university-led R&D to the UK research system and the potential impact of the current financial situation facing universities on these benefits.

General election calls for a unified voice in tune with the public, says Alicia Greated. This post first appeared in Research Fortnight on 1st May 2024.

Ahead of the General Election, CaSE is supporting the R&D sector’s advocacy by exploring attitudes to R&D and politically salient issues; our first poll looks at economic growth and how people would like their next MP to act on issues related to R&D.