Daniel Rathbone
@drrathbone.bsky.social
Deputy Executive Director at CaSE @sciencecampaign.bsky.social
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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?
What do we know about this framework, and how might it impact UK R&D?
November 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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?
What do we know about this framework, and how might it impact UK R&D?
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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 👇
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
See below for the key findings 👇
Public Attitudes to R&D 2025 - CaSE
This report details the results of CaSE's major research study, Public Attitudes to R&D 2025.
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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 👇
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
See below for the key findings 👇
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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...
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/what-we-do/p...
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
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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...
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/what-we-do/p...
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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.
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.
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.
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk
September 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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.
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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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...
Read the briefing⬇️⬇️
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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.
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk
September 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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...
Read the briefing⬇️⬇️
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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🔀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...
Read more here⬇️⬇️
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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.
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk
September 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🔀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...
Read more here⬇️⬇️
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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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...
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...
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...
wellcome.org
July 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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...
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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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…
July 14, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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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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...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
July 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
@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.
The UK needs many industrial strategies.
Smarter growth begins with understanding value chains in innovation, say Daniel Rathbone and Eleanor Hopkins.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Smarter growth begins with understanding value chains in innovation, say Daniel Rathbone and Eleanor Hopkins.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
The UK needs many industrial strategies - Research Professional News
Smarter growth begins with understanding value chains in innovation, say Daniel Rathbone and Eleanor Hopkins
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
July 2, 2025 at 7:42 AM
@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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🔉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/...
Listen here⬇️⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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?
www.bbc.co.uk
June 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🔉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/...
Listen here⬇️⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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CaSE's comprehensive analysis of the measures that impact R&D announced in the 2025 Spending Review ⬇️⬇️
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
June 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
CaSE's comprehensive analysis of the measures that impact R&D announced in the 2025 Spending Review ⬇️⬇️
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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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...
Our longer analysis of the measures announced will follow soon.
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/press/detail...
June 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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...
Our longer analysis of the measures announced will follow soon.
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/press/detail...
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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)?
June 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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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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...
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...
Ministers commit to £86bn for ‘breakthrough’ UK science and tech R&D
Mayors welcome £500m set aside for regional authorities to target investment locally
www.theguardian.com
June 8, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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...
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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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...
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...
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.
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk
June 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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...
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...
We are looking for new trustees with finance and legal experience @sciencecampaign.bsky.social Come join our important work!
CaSE is seeking two new trustees, with finance and legal expertise, to help steer the next phase of CaSE’s evolution.
To apply, please submit an application by 23:59 on Wednesday 4th June.
Find out more about the opportunity ⬇️⬇️
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/about/work-f...
To apply, please submit an application by 23:59 on Wednesday 4th June.
Find out more about the opportunity ⬇️⬇️
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/about/work-f...
May 21, 2025 at 7:17 AM
We are looking for new trustees with finance and legal experience @sciencecampaign.bsky.social Come join our important work!
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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...
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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.
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk
May 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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...
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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.
In this analysis, CaSE Policy Manager Camilla d'Angelo takes a look at what the Immigration White Paper means for attracting international R&D talent to the UK 🔍
May 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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.
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.
In advance of the forthcoming Immigration White Paper, CaSE and 36 other organisations have written to select Westminster Parliamentarians to restate our collective view of the importance of attracting international talent to the UK’s R&D and university sectors for economic growth.
May 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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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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...
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...
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.
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk
May 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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...
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...
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!
How does R&D contribute to economic growth? A response to David Edgerton from me & @pedroserodio.com
johnsonb.substack.com/p/r-and-d-do...
johnsonb.substack.com/p/r-and-d-do...
R&D does drive growth – just not in the way you think
A response to David Edgerton.
johnsonb.substack.com
May 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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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We will miss you so much, Ale. www.progress.org.uk/remembering-...
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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April 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We will miss you so much, Ale. www.progress.org.uk/remembering-...
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.
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...
www.ft.com/content/f441...
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
www.ft.com
April 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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.
Reposted by Daniel Rathbone
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...
www.ft.com/content/f441...
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
www.ft.com
April 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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...
www.ft.com/content/f441...