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RAND Europe is a not-for-profit research institute that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis, in Europe and beyond. Read our research and commentaries at randeurope.org
Are we prepared for scenarios where advanced AI systems operate beyond human oversight? Check out the findings from our new report on emergency preparedness for AI loss-of-control incidents
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Strengthening Emergency Preparedness and Response for AI Loss of Control Incidents
This report focuses on understanding and addressing AI loss of control (LOC) scenarios where human oversight fails to adequately constrain an autonomous, general-purpose AI.
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July 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Are we prepared for scenarios where advanced AI systems operate beyond human oversight? Check out the findings from our new report on emergency preparedness for AI loss-of-control incidents
Explore the report & recommendations here: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
Explore the report & recommendations here: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
Our submission to the UK Parliament Public Accounts Committee highlights how the UK can strengthen its response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through the National Action Plan.
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Antimicrobial resistance: addressing the risks
This document provides RAND Europe’s submission of evidence in relation to the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee’s Call for Evidence on the risks associated with antimicrobial resistance.
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July 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Our submission to the UK Parliament Public Accounts Committee highlights how the UK can strengthen its response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through the National Action Plan.
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Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/perspec...
UK non-commercial cancer research relies heavily on charity donations, making it vulnerable to economic & other shocks. Our latest study for Cancer Research UK identifies a dedicated endowment fund as the best option to secure predictable, long-term funding.
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More resilient funding for cancer research in the UK
This study explores options for how cancer research funding in the UK could be made more resilient. In discussion with Cancer Research UK, an endowment fund was identified as the preferred option.
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July 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
UK non-commercial cancer research relies heavily on charity donations, making it vulnerable to economic & other shocks. Our latest study for Cancer Research UK identifies a dedicated endowment fund as the best option to secure predictable, long-term funding.
More on: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
More on: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
Our recent evaluation of the Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce pilot, funded by Youth Endowment Fund, in collaboration with FFT Datalab & University of Westminster, found that the pilot helped improving children’s attendance.
Full report by YEF: youthendowmentfund.org.uk/funding/eval...
Full report by YEF: youthendowmentfund.org.uk/funding/eval...
Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce | Youth Endowment Fund
Providing specialist support to alternative provision schools to improve their skills and capabilities
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July 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Our recent evaluation of the Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce pilot, funded by Youth Endowment Fund, in collaboration with FFT Datalab & University of Westminster, found that the pilot helped improving children’s attendance.
Full report by YEF: youthendowmentfund.org.uk/funding/eval...
Full report by YEF: youthendowmentfund.org.uk/funding/eval...
We’re hiring!
Join our Cambridge team and help shape evidence-based solutions to today’s most pressing policy challenges.
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Join our Cambridge team and help shape evidence-based solutions to today’s most pressing policy challenges.
Check out our latest openings across research and operations: www.rand.org/randeurope/e...
RAND Europe Employment Opportunities
RAND Europe frequently has open positions. Check out our job listings.
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July 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We’re hiring!
Join our Cambridge team and help shape evidence-based solutions to today’s most pressing policy challenges.
Check out our latest openings across research and operations: www.rand.org/randeurope/e...
Join our Cambridge team and help shape evidence-based solutions to today’s most pressing policy challenges.
Check out our latest openings across research and operations: www.rand.org/randeurope/e...
How does Moscow view British and French nuclear deterrents, and what does this mean for NATO’s deterrence posture?
Our latest study explores shifting Russian perceptions since 2010, providing insights to help inform future deterrence policy.
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Our latest study explores shifting Russian perceptions since 2010, providing insights to help inform future deterrence policy.
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Evolving Russian perceptions of the British and French nuclear deterrents
RAND Europe, commisioned by the UK Ministry of Defence, examined how Russian experts perceive British and French nuclear forces. Findings highlight shifting views and underline the importance of both ...
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July 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
How does Moscow view British and French nuclear deterrents, and what does this mean for NATO’s deterrence posture?
Our latest study explores shifting Russian perceptions since 2010, providing insights to help inform future deterrence policy.
Read more: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...
Our latest study explores shifting Russian perceptions since 2010, providing insights to help inform future deterrence policy.
Read more: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...
Drawing on RAND Europe research, Francesca Ghiretti shared insights with the UK House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee on UK-US strategic dependencies & transatlantic cooperation in a contested global economy.
Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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International Relations and Defence Committee
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July 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Drawing on RAND Europe research, Francesca Ghiretti shared insights with the UK House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee on UK-US strategic dependencies & transatlantic cooperation in a contested global economy.
Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Our latest submission to the UK Parliament’s Defence Committee examines the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) agreement, and how shifting geopolitical dynamics shape opportunities & risks for defence cooperation.
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/testimo...
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/testimo...
Call for Evidence - AUKUS
This document provides RAND Europe’s submission of evidence in relation to the UK Parliament’s Defence Committee's Call for Evidence on the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) trilateral ag...
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July 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our latest submission to the UK Parliament’s Defence Committee examines the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) agreement, and how shifting geopolitical dynamics shape opportunities & risks for defence cooperation.
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/testimo...
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/testimo...
Our latest research for the Royal British Legion aims to project future trends in the UK Armed Forces Community, including shifts in age, gender, ethnicity and support needs.
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Population Projections of the UK Armed Forces Community
RAND Europe is researching to project the future size and demographics of the UK Armed Forces Community. The findings will guide the Royal British Legion's strategic planning out to 2045.
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July 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Our latest research for the Royal British Legion aims to project future trends in the UK Armed Forces Community, including shifts in age, gender, ethnicity and support needs.
Explore the project: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...
Explore the project: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...
Our recent commentary by John Kennedy & William Dunbar explores how can Europe extends political & economic support to countries like Armenia, Georgia & Moldova as they seek closer ties with the EU.
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July 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Our recent commentary by John Kennedy & William Dunbar explores how can Europe extends political & economic support to countries like Armenia, Georgia & Moldova as they seek closer ties with the EU.
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Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/comment...
How will mental needs for the UK Armed Forces Community evolve by 2045?
Our new project with @combatstress.bsky.social, supported by @fimt.bsky.social, explores future trends & scenarios to help charities & support services plan for the future.
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Our new project with @combatstress.bsky.social, supported by @fimt.bsky.social, explores future trends & scenarios to help charities & support services plan for the future.
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Future scenarios for mental health support within the UK Armed Forces Community
RAND Europe, in partnership with Combat Stress and funded by Forces in Mind Trust, is investigating how trends and innovations may shape mental health needs and services for UK Armed Forces personnel,...
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July 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
How will mental needs for the UK Armed Forces Community evolve by 2045?
Our new project with @combatstress.bsky.social, supported by @fimt.bsky.social, explores future trends & scenarios to help charities & support services plan for the future.
More on: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...
Our new project with @combatstress.bsky.social, supported by @fimt.bsky.social, explores future trends & scenarios to help charities & support services plan for the future.
More on: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...
Women’s Health Hubs showed promise, but UK progress on women’s health may be stalling. In this commentary, Jennifer Bousfield, Stephanie Stockwell & Sonja Marjanovic stress the need for sustainable funding, stronger collaboration & inclusive innovation.
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July 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Women’s Health Hubs showed promise, but UK progress on women’s health may be stalling. In this commentary, Jennifer Bousfield, Stephanie Stockwell & Sonja Marjanovic stress the need for sustainable funding, stronger collaboration & inclusive innovation.
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/comment...
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/comment...
UK businesses are losing an estimated £77B a year due to employee absence & presenteeism.
In our latest piece, Ben Moss unpacks the root causes of economic inactivity & outlines what employers & policymakers can do to turn the tide.
Read here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom...
In our latest piece, Ben Moss unpacks the root causes of economic inactivity & outlines what employers & policymakers can do to turn the tide.
Read here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom...
July 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
UK businesses are losing an estimated £77B a year due to employee absence & presenteeism.
In our latest piece, Ben Moss unpacks the root causes of economic inactivity & outlines what employers & policymakers can do to turn the tide.
Read here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom...
In our latest piece, Ben Moss unpacks the root causes of economic inactivity & outlines what employers & policymakers can do to turn the tide.
Read here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom...
We’re hiring!
Join our Defence, Security & Justice team in Cambridge. We’re looking for:
🔹 Admin Assistant
🔹 Head of Data Science Lab
🔹 Research Leader/Senior Analyst – Space Security
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Join our Defence, Security & Justice team in Cambridge. We’re looking for:
🔹 Admin Assistant
🔹 Head of Data Science Lab
🔹 Research Leader/Senior Analyst – Space Security
Apply here: www.rand.org/randeurope/e...
RAND Europe Employment Opportunities
RAND Europe frequently has open positions. Check out our job listings.
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July 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We’re hiring!
Join our Defence, Security & Justice team in Cambridge. We’re looking for:
🔹 Admin Assistant
🔹 Head of Data Science Lab
🔹 Research Leader/Senior Analyst – Space Security
Apply here: www.rand.org/randeurope/e...
Join our Defence, Security & Justice team in Cambridge. We’re looking for:
🔹 Admin Assistant
🔹 Head of Data Science Lab
🔹 Research Leader/Senior Analyst – Space Security
Apply here: www.rand.org/randeurope/e...
For every £1 the UK invests in the European Space Agency, an estimated £7.49 is returned to the economy.
Our latest report shows how UK membership in ESA drives growth, employment, productivity & scientific progress.
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Our latest report shows how UK membership in ESA drives growth, employment, productivity & scientific progress.
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July 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
For every £1 the UK invests in the European Space Agency, an estimated £7.49 is returned to the economy.
Our latest report shows how UK membership in ESA drives growth, employment, productivity & scientific progress.
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
Our latest report shows how UK membership in ESA drives growth, employment, productivity & scientific progress.
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
Why should continuing professional development be a priority in the UK early years education sector?
Elena Rosa Speciani reflects on RAND Europe evaluations showing how high-quality, accessible training can benefit children, practitioners & the sector.
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Elena Rosa Speciani reflects on RAND Europe evaluations showing how high-quality, accessible training can benefit children, practitioners & the sector.
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For the UK's Early Years Education Workforce, Professional Development Should Be a Priority, Not a Perk
When early years practitioners are equipped with high-quality, evidence-informed professional development, the benefits ripple outwards: to children, to families, and to the sector as a whole. If the ...
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July 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Why should continuing professional development be a priority in the UK early years education sector?
Elena Rosa Speciani reflects on RAND Europe evaluations showing how high-quality, accessible training can benefit children, practitioners & the sector.
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/comment...
Elena Rosa Speciani reflects on RAND Europe evaluations showing how high-quality, accessible training can benefit children, practitioners & the sector.
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/comment...
How can we build a resilient, inclusive quantum workforce?
Our recent research outlines 8 steps from cross-sector collaboration to social-good frameworks for shaping the future of quantum tech.
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Our recent research outlines 8 steps from cross-sector collaboration to social-good frameworks for shaping the future of quantum tech.
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Building quantum technology skills and talent: Insights and future pathways
RAND Europe and the Novo Nordisk Foundation convened a roundtable to explore critical components of the quantum technology ecosystem, with a focus on skills and talent development.
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July 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
How can we build a resilient, inclusive quantum workforce?
Our recent research outlines 8 steps from cross-sector collaboration to social-good frameworks for shaping the future of quantum tech.
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Read the report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
Our recent research outlines 8 steps from cross-sector collaboration to social-good frameworks for shaping the future of quantum tech.
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Our latest submission to the UK Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee explores how AI, LLMs & deepfakes are reshaping radicalisation, and the rising challenges for preventing & countering violent extremism.
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/testimo...
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/testimo...
Combatting new forms of extremism
This document provides RAND Europe's submission to the Home Affairs Committee's Call for Evidence on Combatting New Forms of Extremism. It discusses how the internet, social media, AI, LLMs and deepfa...
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July 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Our latest submission to the UK Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee explores how AI, LLMs & deepfakes are reshaping radicalisation, and the rising challenges for preventing & countering violent extremism.
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/testimo...
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/testimo...
Charlie Coyte & Daniela Rodriguez-Rincon explore, in our latest commentary, how metascience can help improve the UK’s research system through funding, dissemination & responsible AI.
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Doing Research Better: The Role of Metascience in the UK Research Sector
The UK research sector is under significant strain in resources and output. To maintain its leadership in global research and innovation the machinery of the system should be tested and updated. This ...
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July 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Charlie Coyte & Daniela Rodriguez-Rincon explore, in our latest commentary, how metascience can help improve the UK’s research system through funding, dissemination & responsible AI.
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/comment...
Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/comment...
Yesterday James Black gave evidence to the House of Commons' Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on science diplomacy. James spoke on threats from hostile states, AI, research security, space defence & more, drawing on RAND Europe research.
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Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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July 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Yesterday James Black gave evidence to the House of Commons' Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on science diplomacy. James spoke on threats from hostile states, AI, research security, space defence & more, drawing on RAND Europe research.
Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Yesterday, Francesca Ghiretti joined @bloomberglp.bsky.social’s The Pulse with Francine Lacqua & Amanda van Dyke to discuss China’s economy, the trade war & the role of critical minerals & export controls.
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Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpJa...
China AI Chips Reversal, EU Targets Boeing, US Cars & Bourbon | Bloomberg The Pulse 7/15
YouTube video by Bloomberg Television
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July 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Yesterday, Francesca Ghiretti joined @bloomberglp.bsky.social’s The Pulse with Francine Lacqua & Amanda van Dyke to discuss China’s economy, the trade war & the role of critical minerals & export controls.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpJa...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpJa...
Our latest research, together with Ipsos, evaluated the impact, delivery & value for money of UK investments in the European Space Agency. Findings suggest significant economic & scientific benefits, supporting innovation, industry & global influence.
Full report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
Full report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
Evaluating the benefits of the UK’s investments in the European Space Agency
The UK’s investments in ESA continue to deliver significant value to the UK economy, scientific and technical advancements, commercial success and a boost to the UK’s reputation, more than could have ...
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July 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Our latest research, together with Ipsos, evaluated the impact, delivery & value for money of UK investments in the European Space Agency. Findings suggest significant economic & scientific benefits, supporting innovation, industry & global influence.
Full report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
Full report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
Can community pharmacies ease NHS pressure by delivering more clinical services?
Our recent evaluation for NHS England explores how community pharmacies services are working & what’s needed to make them more effective & sustainable.
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Our recent evaluation for NHS England explores how community pharmacies services are working & what’s needed to make them more effective & sustainable.
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Evaluation of Clinical Services in Community Pharmacy
RAND Europe evaluated NHS England's agreement with community pharmacies to help provide specific clinical services to the public.
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July 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Can community pharmacies ease NHS pressure by delivering more clinical services?
Our recent evaluation for NHS England explores how community pharmacies services are working & what’s needed to make them more effective & sustainable.
Learn more: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...
Our recent evaluation for NHS England explores how community pharmacies services are working & what’s needed to make them more effective & sustainable.
Learn more: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...
Our latest RAND Europe study for Youth Futures Foundation explores the risk factors behind young people in the UK becoming NEET – Not in Education, Employment or Training, with a focus on education & wellbeing.
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Rapid Evidence Assessment exploring NEET risk factors
RAND Europe is investigating why some young people in England are not in school, work, or training (NEET), with a particular focus on understanding the risks they face, especially in terms of staying ...
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July 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our latest RAND Europe study for Youth Futures Foundation explores the risk factors behind young people in the UK becoming NEET – Not in Education, Employment or Training, with a focus on education & wellbeing.
Learn more: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...
Learn more: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...
Can community pharmacies play a larger role in healthcare delivery?
Our new RAND Europe evaluation for NHS England explores how Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework – CPCF services are working & where challenges remain.
Full report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
Our new RAND Europe evaluation for NHS England explores how Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework – CPCF services are working & where challenges remain.
Full report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
A qualitative evaluation of clinical services under the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework
A qualitative evaluation exploring how CPCF clinical services are implemented in England's community pharmacies. Pharmacies found to offer accessible care, but face financial strain, limited integrati...
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July 15, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Can community pharmacies play a larger role in healthcare delivery?
Our new RAND Europe evaluation for NHS England explores how Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework – CPCF services are working & where challenges remain.
Full report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...
Our new RAND Europe evaluation for NHS England explores how Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework – CPCF services are working & where challenges remain.
Full report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...