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Daniel Rathbone

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Deputy Executive Director at CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social

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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The Cabinet Office last week released a statement setting out the new Government’s intention to “fundamentally rewire the state by shifting power, funding and accountability from Whitehall to local leaders”. In this analysis CaSE looks at the proposals and discusses what they may mean for UK R&D.
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Andy Burnham could be the first prime minister from Northern England since Harold Wilson. More than 60 years after Wilson’s ‘white heat of technology’ speech – what will Burnham’s approach to research policy be?
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Good piece from @sciencecampaign.bsky.social thinking about how the R&D sector needs to respond to the break down of political consensus around R&D funding, and outlining some of the trade offs that need to be considered www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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Reimagining R&D: What future does the sector want for UK R&D? - CaSE
As both the global and national picture for R&D continues to change, this work sets out to explore what the future might hold in the coming decades.
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
What 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.
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
New President of @royalsociety.org raises concerns about visa costs for researchers www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economy
Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
This 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?
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Ben Bleasdale @benbleasdale.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Earlier this week we launched our latest study - Public Attitudes to R&D 2025 - marking the start of a tracker that will help R&D organisations to understand and respond to shifts in public opinion towards our sector. www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and... See below for the key findings 👇
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Public Attitudes to R&D 2025 - CaSE
This report details the results of CaSE's major research study, Public Attitudes to R&D 2025.
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
We want to help the R&D sector tell a more compelling story about the value of researcher immigration for the UK. www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/what-we-do/p...
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CaSE’s Guide for Engaging the Public with Researcher Immigration - CaSE
We want to help advocates tell a more compelling story about the value of researcher immigration for the UK
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The Sainsbury Laboratory @thesainsburylab.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Proud to support this important @sciencecampaign.bsky.social report on visa challenges. Research relies on global talent – without a fair and functional visa system, we risk reaching a breaking point in our ability to attract the brightest minds and sustain world-leading research.
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Barriers in the visa system for UK R&D organisations - CaSE
In this briefing CaSE has collated insights from 15 research organisations demonstrating the barriers they face in the UK visa system.
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
By speaking to professionals who handle visa and immigration issues at UK research institutions, CaSE has compiled a catalogue of case studies that demonstrate the significant barriers presented by the current system Read the briefing⬇️⬇️ www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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Barriers in the visa system for UK R&D organisations - CaSE
In this briefing CaSE has collated insights from 15 research organisations demonstrating the barriers they face in the UK visa system.
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
🔀After the weekend’s big ministerial reshuffle, CaSE takes a closer look at what’s changed, who’s moved, and what it all means for UK R&D. Read more here⬇️⬇️ www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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What does the big September reshuffle mean for R&D? - CaSE
After the weekend’s big ministerial reshuffle, CaSE takes a closer look at what’s changed, who’s moved, and what it all means for UK R&D.
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Martin Smith @martinrsmith.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
NEW WELLCOME REPORT R&D is a driver of domestic economic growth, but there's so much more that strength in science can do for the UK and the world. Our report sets out a wider narrative for UK R&D, and why the UK needs to move on from 'science superpower' wellcome.org/reports/uk-g...
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The Global Partner of Choice for R&D | Report | Wellcome
This report outlines the importance of research and development (R&D) for the UK, emphasising its role in economic growth, global reputation and national security amidst changing geopolitical landscap...
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
We at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk have coordinated a letter in @thetimes.com today in which numerous individuals and organisations call on the government to withdraw its mistaken rules which are having a serious chilling effect on civil servants speaking in public…
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
We are calling on the UK Government to not introduce a levy on higher education provider income from international students, reduce visa costs to attract global talent, and to review higher education funding to create a sustainable model www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
• Discontinue the idea of introducing a levy on higher education provider income from international students.
• Reduce visa costs to ensure they are at least as competitive in cost as other leading science nations, and preferably have a target to become the mos competitive in the G7.
• Provide immediate clarity that the current time length for Indefinite Leave to Remain is kept in place for current and future Global Talent visa holders and their dependents.
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
@sciencecampaign.bsky.social and @britishacademy.bsky.social have published a joint policy briefing today about extracting maximum economic and societal value from the UK’s innovation system. @drejhopkins.bsky.social and I set out what this means in the piece below.
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
🔉Yesterday CaSE Executive Director @aliciagreated.bsky.social was a guest on BBC Radio 4 Inside Science, alongside @robinbisson.bsky.social, UK News Editor at Research Professional News, to discuss what the Spending Review means for UK research. Listen here⬇️⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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BBC Inside Science - What science is the UK government funding? - BBC Sounds
The government sets out spending plans on five years of science. Where will the money go?
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
CaSE's comprehensive analysis of the measures that impact R&D announced in the 2025 Spending Review ⬇️⬇️ www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
CaSE's initial response to Spending Review 2025 following the Chancellor's speech and the publication of the supporting documents. Our longer analysis of the measures announced will follow soon. www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/press/detail...
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Andy Westwood @andywestwood.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Decent result in tough SR. Bakes in increases from last govt at headline level. Breakdown will be interesting ie how much to DSIT & to other depts eg Health, MoD (with new defence innovation body), DBT for industrial strategy & how much (via DSIT) for ‘core research’ (ie UKRI, inc RCs, QR etc)?
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Martin Smith @martinrsmith.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
R&D spending is in the headlines today on the back of a breathless press release. Enthusiastic coverage is always welcome, but - Pretty much flat in real terms - No info on whether increases are backloaded - Could still be tough for UKRI Need the detail on Weds www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Ministers commit to £86bn for ‘breakthrough’ UK science and tech R&D
Mayors welcome £500m set aside for regional authorities to target investment locally
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
How can R&D drive growth across the UK? 📈 This briefing sets out recommendations to strengthen the UK’s regional R&D, synthesised from CaSE’s longstanding work in this area. www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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Place 2025: How R&D can drive growth across the UK - CaSE
This briefing sets out recommendations to strengthen the UK’s regional R&D, synthesised from Campaign for Science and Engineering’s (CaSE’s) longstanding work in this area.
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
We are looking for new trustees with finance and legal experience @sciencecampaign.bsky.social Come join our important work!
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Yesterday the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology published plans to provide long-term public funding for certain R&D activities. In this analysis piece, CaSE Policy Officer Edmund Derby looks at the detail of the plans ⬇️⬇️ www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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Ten-year R&D budgets: a closer look - CaSE
DSIT published plans to provide Ten-year budgets for certain R&D activities. Policy Officer Edmund Derby looks at what has been proposed.
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
A bit of a mixed bag on the immigration white paper. Great that the Govt want to expand the Global Talent Visa (a CaSE ask!) but there's nothing on bringing down huge upfront costs.
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Top work by the @sciencecampaign.bsky.social team pulling this together and thanks to all the other organisations we have worked with and have supported the letter. International talent is crucial to a thriving R&D sector that benefits the whole UK.
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
What has changed in the new Science and Technology Framework? DSIT released an updated version of the Science and Technology Framework on the 29th April. Our Policy Officer, Edmund Derby, takes a look at what has changed ⬇️⬇️ www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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What has changed in the new Science and Technology Framework? - CaSE
DSIT released an updated version of the Science and Technology Framework on the 29th April 2025. Our Policy Officer, Edmund Derby, takes a look at what has changed.
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
This is a really insightful piece from @ersatzben.bsky.social & @pedroserodio.com about the importance of R&D to the UK's future - very timely with the Spending Review coming up!
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Sophia McCully @sophiamccully.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
We will miss you so much, Ale. www.progress.org.uk/remembering-...
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Remembering our friend Alessandro Coatti | PET
Following the death of Alessandro Coatti – an expert in science and policy aspects of genome editing, who was much loved by his friends and colleagues – Sandy Starr and Sophia McCully pay tribute...
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
We are not the only ones saying this - the Migration Advisory Committee pointed out in their recent review that you just can't do this without addressing the whole HE funding model that drives dependence on international students.
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Reports that the Home Office are considering changes to the graduate visa are very concerning given the consequences they might have on the university sector, and UK research. www.ft.com/content/f441...
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UK Home Office’s reform of graduate visas runs into opposition
Education department at odds with plan to curb number of overseas students allowed to stay in Britain
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Martin Smith @martinrsmith.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
NEW - Wellcome and UK Government partnering on a new health data research service, contributing up £600m together. This will simplify secure access to health data and speed up research to better understand ill health. wellcome.org/news/nationa...
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National data service will simplify access to health data for research | Wellcome
Wellcome is partnering with the UK Government to establish a £600 million health data research service. It will simplify secure access to health data for research.
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
CaSE has analysed the 2025/25 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology spending allocations, which confirm a strong overall settlement for R&D, but tight finances for UK Research and Innovation⬇️⬇️ www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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DSIT allocations confirm strong overall settlement, but tight UKRI finances - CaSE
CaSE takes a look at the details of the DSIT 2025/26 spending allocations, including UKRI.
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
It's positive that R&D investment from DSIT is going up, particularly in a challenging fiscal climate, but there will be some difficult decisions ahead with UKRI getting a broadly flat settlement. We continue to press for ambitious R&D investment in June's Spending Review.
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
1/2 Good new briefing from @sciencecampaign.bsky.social ‘CaSE is concerned that decisions currently being made are by individual institutions lack oversight by the devolved or UK Governments of the impacts of these decisions in aggregate.’ www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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University research must be protected - CaSE
A lack of strategic oversight of university financial challenges could lead to serious unintended consequences for R&D.
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Mehwaesh @mehwaesh.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
. @sciencecampaign.bsky.social members - from businesses to charities & science campuses - count on unis for the ideas & talent that drive innovation. @drrathbone.bsky.social makes the case for protecting uni research: www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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University research must be protected - CaSE
A lack of strategic oversight of university financial challenges could lead to serious unintended consequences for R&D.
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
My arm! It’s famous (ish). Great to be with @aliciagreated.bsky.social as she gave evidence today
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Russell Group @russellgroup.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
👩‍🏭🔬🏭How can govt ensure the Industrial Strategy delivers for the UK? We’ve worked with business & higher education experts on a new report showing how to harness the strength of universities as place-based engines of growth. Find out more: www.russellgroup.ac.uk/publications... #PathToGrowth
Image card with three pictures of people working in manufacturing, engineering and botany against a red background. Text reads: Future Ready - the path to growth.
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
CaSE Executive Director Alicia Greated spoke to Simon Penfold for the latest addition of the UKSPA (The UK Science Park Association) Breakthrough magazine. Alicia discussed her first year at CaSE, and some of the exciting work we have coming up. 🔍https://www.breakthroughdigital.co.uk/issue-24
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Finally got around to something that's been on the to do list for ages today. Putting together a timeline of all the work @sciencecampaign.bsky.social did with many others to secure association to Horizon Europe. www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/about/achiev...
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Horizon Europe Association - CaSE
Ahead of and since the UK’s decision to leave the EU in 2016, CaSE has successfully advocated for the UK to associate with Horizon Europe and other EU research programmes.
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
This is a really interesting and timely report from Cancer Research UK. It complements many of the recommendations we have made on this topic in recent years at @sciencecampaign.bsky.social
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Martin Smith @martinrsmith.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Added another 30 or so people and orgs to this starter pack to account for new joiners - prompted by @mon-dahiya.bsky.social - let me know if I’ve missed anyone (including you!) go.bsky.app/UYei1fk
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
We've published our report today about how R&D is a critical part of achieving the UK Govts missions, particularly on economic growth.
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Understanding public opinion is how we will make R&D matter to more people 👥 To support our work through to 2029 CaSE is seeking to commission a public research agency to:
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Worrying that business investment in R&D fell again in 2023 - really important that the Govt focuses on encouraging business R&D, it's crucial for economic growth.
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
It's in two days! still time to sign up if you haven't already.
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
This was an exciting piece of work to be involved in - really interesting insights into what the public thinks about R&D with a global impact.
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Daniel Rathbone @drrathbone.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Excited to say @sciencecampaign.bsky.social is recruiting! We are looking for a membership officer. This is a new role as part of our ambitious plan to grow membership. More below: www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/about/work-f...
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Membership Officer 2025 - CaSE
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
At CaSE, we want to make R&D matter to more people across society. CaSE has launched Research Develop Thrive, a campaign designed to bring together the sector to promote the positive impact of R&D. researchdevelopthrive.org.uk
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Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Science city, research region: how to build R&D into local identity. Polling shows place-based awareness and alliances can be foundations for national support, says Kim Shillinglaw. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
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Science city, research region: how to build R&D into local identity - Research Professional News
Polling shows place-based awareness and alliances can be foundations for national support, says Kim Shillinglaw
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CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Strengthening R&D’s local identity offers a huge opportunity to connect with broader public audiences📌👥🔗 People and Places: How to put R&D on the map, explores how the R&D sector can use the framing of place to strengthen links between R&D and the public. www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
Graphic showing the front cover of CaSE's new report - People and Places: How to put R&D on the mapText based graphic introducing CaSE's new report and its recommendations. 

People and Places: How to put R&D on the map

This report explores the use of place as a framing to strengthen connections between the R&D system and the public across the UK. It draws on insights from CaSE’s Discovery Decade programme, including extensive public opinion research and a set of pilot studies carried out across the UK in 2023-24, and from experts across the sector.

Recommendations

Our recommendations seek to support both the R&D sector and local actors and governments to embed R&D as part of an area’s identity. Taking such actions will help drive public awareness of, and support for, R&D; raise the area’s profile, attracting talent and investment; and inspire local communities through greater opportunities for skills, education and pride.

•	Build a distinct brand for R&D in your area
•	Open up R&D’s doors to local communities
•	Demonstrate R&D’s benefits and champion diversity among researchers and research
•	Encourage collaborations across disciplines, sectors and geographic areas
•	Prioritise building public connections with R&D when harnessing powers of devolution
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