Attracting and developing diverse R&D talent and skills is essential if the UK is to become a more research-intensive economy. It is also important to create a more open, diverse and inclusive research workforce. We work with our members and the R&D community to develop policy recommendations that will help ensure the UK has a diverse and talented skills base to meet the requirements of an R&D-intensive economy. This includes work on primary education, further and higher education, diversity and immigration.
The science base is as strong as the people in it
2022-2023
Skills for a more research intensive UK
In 2022 and 2023 CaSE took a holistic look at skills policy across government, from science teaching in schools and STEM careers advice, through to higher and further education, apprenticeships, lifelong learning, and immigration.
Drawing on insight from our members and the sector, we established an evidence base from which to make our recommendations.
People and Skills analysis and publications
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.
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.
CaSE submission to Education Committee inquiry on ‘International students in English universities’
03 June 2024
The Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE)’s written evidence submitted to the House of Commons Education Select Committee inquiry on International students in English universities.
Graduate Visas – Letters to the Home Secretary and Shadow Home Secretary
16 May 2024
CaSE has written to the Home Secretary, the Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, and the Shadow Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, to encourage them to support a recommendation to retain the graduate visa route.
CaSE and Learned Society of Wales Lecture given by Professor Wendy Larner
15 May 2024
At the start of May, CaSE hosted a lecture by Professor Wendy Larner in central Cardiff in collaboration with the Learned Society of Wales.
International talent is crucial if the UK is to achieve its research intensity ambitions
19 March 2024
CaSE have looked closely at the detail of recent immigration and visa changes and the impact they are having or are anticipated to have on the R&D sector.
What to make of DSIT’s first year?
14 February 2024
DSIT released a series of announcements as it marked its first anniversary on 9th February 2024. Below we take a look at some of these updates.
School exam results 2023
17 August 2023
We look at the number of students who chose to take A-levels, Highers, and GCSEs in STEM-related subjects.