The future history of how science is organised in the UK

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.

This briefing summarises attitudes to global-facing R&D, research conducted in the UK, but whose benefits are felt outside the UK.

As part of CaSE’s People’s Vision for R&D public dialogue project exploring society’s stake in R&D, CaSE has made recommendations for action from the R&D sector.

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.