Monthly Archives: November 2016

30 / Nov / 2016 0

Science is Vital welcomes the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement as a step in the right direction

Last week was a good week for UK research. In his Autumn Statement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond announced a significant increase in R&D investment. Starting next year, the budget will ramp up steadily to deliver an increase … Continue reading

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18 / Nov / 2016 0

Brexit report: firm commitments needed from Government

Today marks the publication of the Science and Technology Select Committee’s report into the implications of the vote to leave the European Union for scientific research. The report welcomes the government’s attempts to allay short-term concerns following the referendum, but … Continue reading

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16 / Nov / 2016 0

At the Autumn Statement, invest in science

With the Government’s Autumn Statement on the horizon next week, we’ve teamed up with Scientists for EU to make the case that science is an investment the Chancellor should make. We’re going to be to sharing a series of infographics … Continue reading

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14 / Nov / 2016 0

Higher Education and Research Bill Campaign: write to university Vice-Chancellors who are members of the House of Lords

As a new spur to our campaign for vital amendments to the 2016 Higher Education and Research Bill, which will shortly reach the House of Lords, we are asking supporters to target members of the upper house to express their … Continue reading

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