Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) is the leading independent voice for UK R&D. www.sciencecampaign.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mkpjj337xs2tConservative Party plans highlight the shifting political landscape for UK R&D. 📝Read our analysis and the letters: https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/conservative-party-plans-highlight-the-shifting-political-landscape-for-uk-rd/30 Apr 2026 11:35 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpjj337xs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mkmtgpt3c22tWhat do Scotland and Wales’s 2026 party manifestos mean for R&D? Read our analysis ⬇️⬇️ https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/what-do-scotland-and-waless-2026-party-manifestos-mean-for-rd/29 Apr 2026 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmtgpt3c22thttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mkk4iikfsk2aWhat future does the sector want for UK R&D? Our briefing published today explores a vision for the future of UK R&D in 2045 alongside the challenges and trade-offs that could be faced if it were to become a reality. ⬇️⬇️ https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/reimagining-rd-what-future-does-the-sector-want-for-uk-rd/28 Apr 2026 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkk4iikfsk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mk3sm36vs22wThe latest ONS figures for government expenditure on R&D (GovERD) show that overall, excluding defence, R&D expenditure is now 80% higher in cash terms in 2024 than it was in 2016 and 40% higher when adjusted for inflation. Read our full analysis here⬇️⬇️ https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/government-rd-expenditure-grows-as-the-balance-shifts/22 Apr 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3sm36vs22whttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mibd7bnfjk23What do people in Scotland and Wales think about R&D? CaSE's latest research takes in the views of more than 2,700 adults (16+) in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales through nationally representative polling, offering insights at an unprecedented depth in the two nations.30 Mar 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibd7bnfjk23https://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mgwoejopj22nYesterday @chionwurah.bsky.social, Chair of the commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, wrote to UKRI with requests for rapid clarity around recent funding changes and cuts. 📨 https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/52157/documents/289523/default/13 Mar 2026 10:10 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwoejopj22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mg62jbliqc2sWhat do we know about voter attitudes from our Public Attitudes to R&D 2025 research? Rebecca Hill takes a look at the evidence and how this will inform CaSE’s new project, R&D in a shifting voter landscape ⬇️⬇️ https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/what-do-we-know-about-voter-attitudes-from-case-research/03 Mar 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg62jbliqc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mg5enkqh5k2sToday the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee has published ‘high-level mapping’ by UKRI of the new ‘buckets’ system. Here @drrathbone.bsky.social discusses what these past comparisons tell us about UK R&D funding. https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/high-level-mapping-and-past-comparisons/03 Mar 2026 08:40 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg5enkqh5k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mfohusshz22u📝CaSE have written to Prof Sir Ian Chapman, CEO of UKRI, to ask for further clarity on some key areas, following discourse surrounding UKRI’s new funding model and the specific impact of some changes to the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)⬇️⬇️ https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/case-letter-to-ukri-ceo-prof-sir-ian-chapman/25 Feb 2026 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfohusshz22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3meishwvsok2wWe are excited to welcome our members and the wider R&D sector to our 2026 conference this afternoon. Attendees will hear from panels of experts discussing the important issues facing UK R&D. The day will conclude with our flagship annual lecture being delivered by Prof Sir Ian Chapman, CEO of UKRI10 Feb 2026 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3meishwvsok2whttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mdxur4olik2wIn recent days there have been a number of reports about cuts to UKRI budgets and grant funding pauses. https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/what-is-happening-with-ukri-funding-and-the-stfc-cuts/03 Feb 2026 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxur4olik2whttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mdjdv6w4y22fCaSE’s response to a letter sent by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) detailing major cuts to research funding. https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/press/detail/significant-cuts-could-damage-the-foundations-of-uk-research/28 Jan 2026 22:42 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdjdv6w4y22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mczb5sm5222fThere is still time to apply to be the next CaSE Chair. Applications close at 23:59 on Monday 26th January 2026. Find out more about the role and how to apply on our website ⬇️⬇️ https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/about/work-for-us/member-of-case-board-of-trustees-chair/22 Jan 2026 13:11 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczb5sm5222fhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mccjyqniec23The final briefing in our series on public attitudes to a variety of R&D actors, a look at universities. This briefing summarises our findings in this area from 2022 up to our latest publication in November 2025. https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/public-attitudes-to-rd-and-universities-2026/13 Jan 2026 12:18 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccjyqniec23https://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mccjhz3s4c2iNext in our series looking at public attitudes to a variety of R&D actors, a focused look at businesses. This briefing summarises our findings in this area from 2022 up to our latest publication in November 2025. https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/public-attitudes-to-rd-and-businesses-2026/13 Jan 2026 12:09 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccjhz3s4c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mcad7o2jkk2qWhat do the public think and feel about R&D and Governments and Politicians? This briefing summarises our findings in this area from 2022 to our latest publication in November 2025. https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/public-attitudes-to-rd-and-governments-and-politicians-2026/12 Jan 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcad7o2jkk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mc7xbtpcqc2qWhat do we know about public attitudes to R&D and charities? In this briefing we take a charities focused look at the findings of our 2025 public attitudes research. This is the first in a series looking at a variety of R&D actors. Stay tuned for more. https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/public-attitudes-to-rd-and-charities-2026/12 Jan 2026 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc7xbtpcqc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3mab7lkqfec2fUK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has published its allocations for financial year 2026-27 to financial year 2029-30. Read our full analysis⬇️⬇️ https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/budget-allocations-for-uk-research-and-innovation/18 Dec 2025 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mab7lkqfec2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3ma6j23e6lk2fOffice for National Statistics (ONS) data published on 28th November shows that business expenditure on research and development (R&D) was £55.6 billion in 2024. Read our full analysis including sector and regional breakdowns ⬇️⬇️ https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/total-uk-business-expenditure-on-rd-increased-in-2024/17 Dec 2025 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma6j23e6lk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3ma4etbzjs22fAs we come to the end of 2025 CaSE is pleased to announce three new and two returning member organisations. Keele University, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, and The Pirbright Institute are joined by returning members, the Epilepsy Society and Johnson Matthey.16 Dec 2025 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4etbzjs22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3m765s2nr4224Last month we celebrated the launch of our landmark study, Public Attitudes to R&D 2025. We invited CaSE members and stakeholders from across the breadth of the R&D community to join us for a reception in the Lumley Library of The Royal College of Surgeons of England.04 Dec 2025 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m765s2nr4224https://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3m73kes5o3c2hWe are also pleased to announce two new CaSE board members, Ngozi Ayanru and Sharmela Kalmer. https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/about/case-team/case-board/03 Dec 2025 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m73kes5o3c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3m6mnusbees2wJoin us to celebrate 40 years of advocating for UK research and innovation! 📅On 10 February 2026, CaSE is hosting a special conference: “Reimagining R&D” at the Institute of Physics, London (with livestream options available). https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/membership/events/cases-40th-anniversary-reimagining-rd/27 Nov 2025 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6mnusbees2whttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3m6m6saxot22wYesterday the Chancellor delivered the Budget. While there was no mention of R&D in the speech itself, there was recognition of the role of R&D in supporting the Government’s economic growth ambitions in the budget documents.27 Nov 2025 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6m6saxot22whttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3m6m4t66jjc2wThis week a new framework for public R&D investment was presented in speeches by Secretary of State Liz Kendall and CEO of UKRI Prof Sir Ian Chapman. What do we know about this framework, and how might it impact UK R&D?27 Nov 2025 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6m4t66jjc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3m6k5aov6z22wOur initial response to the 2025 Autumn Budget ⬇️⬇️ https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/press/detail/initial-response-to-2025-autumn-budget/ CaSE's in depth analysis of all measures that impact UK R&D will follow soon.26 Nov 2025 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6k5aov6z22whttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3m6jodojvqk2sEarlier this month @aliciagreated.bsky.social represented CaSE on the front cover of the Royal Society of Edinburgh's ReSourcE Magazine.26 Nov 2025 10:44 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6jodojvqk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3m6hfwma4ec2s📢Today we are launching the search for the new Chair of our Board. This high-profile individual will steer CaSE’s evolution as the UK’s leading independent voice for R&D, at a time of great change and opportunity for the charity.25 Nov 2025 13:08 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6hfwma4ec2shttps://bsky.app/profile/sciencecampaign.bsky.social/post/3m62i74giw22sIn October we ran two workshops as part of our work to raise the profile of R&D in Holyrood and the Senedd. Sponsors and stakeholders of the project explored the political landscape and public priority issues in each nation. Read a full summary ⬇️⬇️ https://www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and-publications/detail/exploring-the-political-landscape-and-public-priority-issues-in-scotland-and-wales/20 Nov 2025 09:44 +0000at://did:plc:utfytd3yiroliobsrthzosdj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m62i74giw22s