April 2014
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This annual seminar provided a timely opportunity to discuss the latest developments in research and innovation policy.
Sessions included discussion on funding arrangements for research, including attracting EU funding, the commercial 'impact' element of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and the effectiveness of R&D tax credits. Priorities for Government investment in science were also discussed, in light of the planned increase set out in the Comprehensive Spending Review, and the House of Lords Select Committee inquiry into scientific infrastructure - published in November 2013.
The conference also focused on steps to improve the commercialisation of UK research including the impact that Catapult Centres - Government-funded hubs bringing together business and universities on particular fields of research - have had so far and their next steps. Delegates included key policymakers from across Government and Parliament with representatives from Research Councils and other funding bodies, as well as key stakeholders from universities, learned societies and industry.
