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CaSE has
welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement of substantial investment in R&D worth £2bn per year by 2020, announced as part of the Autumn Statement earlier this month.
You can read our analysis of all the announcements
relating to science and engineering, as well as our new
R&D investment factsheet,
which will be kept updated with the latest facts and figures on investment. CaSE Director Dr Sarah Main was interviewed on BBC News at One, Radio 4's Inside Science, and Chinese State TV,
among others.
Ahead of the Autumn Statement, CaSE joined others in the sector, including the CBI and the National Academies, in calling for Government to commit to a long-term target
for R&D spending to reach 3% of GDP by 2025.
Industrial Strategy and UKRI
The Autumn Statement confirmed that the investment will be distributed by the newly-established
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). I
n the Autumn
CaSE arranged a
roundtable discussion with
the interim Chair of
UKRI, Sir John Kingman, and CaSE members. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss how to ensure the UKRI's governance and leadership will contribute to the success of research and innovation in the UK.
CaSE Director Dr Sarah Main also gave evidence to the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee on industrial strategy, as well as CaSE submitting
written evidence to the inquiry.
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End of the anti-lobbying clause
The Cabinet Office
has announced new standards in government grants that put to bed the controversial anti-lobbying clause proposed earlier this year which
raised widespread concern of 'gagging' of scientists and researchers.
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Higher Education and Research Bill
The Higher Education and Research Bill has recently had its second reading in the House of Lords.
Following
our engagement
with the Bill Committee in the House of Commons, CaSE sent a briefing to over 100 members of the House of Lords ahead of their debate.
CaSE pressed for an amendment to the bill to include post-graduate skills in the core functions of UKRI, and we are pleased the Government has now amended the bill accordingly.
Meanwhile in other UK education news, CaSE takes a look at the OECD's programme for international student assessment (PISA), released earlier this month. In this report, the UK has not increased its score in science, mathematics or reading since 2006.
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Science, Research and Brexit
CaSE Director Dr Sarah Main attended a roundtable with
the Minister for Exiting the EU, organised by the Zoological Society of London earlier this month. CaSE also took part in a roundtable meeting with the Labour Shadow Brexit team.
CaSE
has reflected
on the House of Commons Science & Technology Committee's new report on leaving the EU. Dr Main gave evidence to the committee in the summer and we're delighted the reports has backed a number of our positions. You can read CaSE's
full submission
to the Committee.
CaSE's work was also cited in the Lords S&T Committee report on EU membership and UK science after the referendum, published earlier this month, as well as being mentioned in a House of Commons debate on the subject. CaSE
also responded
to the Education Committee's consultation on the impact of Brexit on students, staff and higher education.
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Immigration Factsheet
CaSE has published a digest of immigration facts and figures including public opinion, facts on the R&D workforce, and the value of migration to the UK.
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New CaSE members
To discuss CaSE membership for your organisation get in touch with our Membership Engagement and Development Manager
Sharleni Inbanathan.
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Vacancy: Part-time paid internship (3 month contract)
CaSE is looking for someone to support the team on a fixed, short-term contract.
The successful candidate will provide vital administration and communications support during an exciting and busy period for us.
The deadline for applications is 9th January 2017. For further details about the role and how to apply see here.
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Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland
CaSE and the Royal Society of Edinburgh jointly hosted an event in October, interviewing and hearing from the new Scottish CSA, Professor Sheila Rowan.
The event, hosted by the Royal Society, was the first opportunity to hear from Professor Rowan since she was appointed as Chief Scientific Advisor in July and you can read a summary of the event here.
Meanwhile in Northern Ireland, CaSE Deputy Director Naomi Weir has written a summary of this year's Science and the Assembly event in Stormont, which CaSE took part in the same month.
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Open consultations
House of Commons Science & Technology Committee
Deadline: 4th January 2017
House of Commons Science & Technology Committee
Deadline: 13th January 2017
Home Affairs Select Committee
Deadline: 20th January 2017
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