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CaSE MP Welcome Pack
02 September 2024

CaSE has sent a welcome letter and pack to all Westminster MPs to encourage them to start a conversation about what R&D means for their constituency and the wider UK.

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.

What does the 2024 King’s Speech mean for R&D?
19 July 2024

We take a look at the first King’s Speech of the new Government and what this means for the R&D sector.

Universities: A crucial component of UK R&D
17 July 2024

A CaSE Briefing looking at why Universities are a crucial component of the research and development (R&D) ecosystem.

Letters to the Labour Government
15 July 2024

Over the last week the Labour Government has appointed ministers to key positions. CaSE has written to them to advocate for R&D in the UK.

The First 100 Days: A Plan for R&D
10 July 2024

Investing in R&D creates new jobs and future industries, new educational opportunities, and the economic growth that will pay for our local and public services and strengthen our communities.

What might recent political appointments mean for R&D?
10 July 2024

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.

Parliamentary Candidates and CaSE
03 July 2024

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?

Public Opinion during the 2024 General Election Campaign: Exploring public and political R&D priorities
27 June 2024

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.