RCUK’s latest podcast on the doctoral impact study
Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today released a podcast about a survey launched for PhD graduates to examine their career pathways, their impact in employment, and how their skills contribute to innovation and growth.
23 May 2013
RCUK responds to the House of Lords inquiry report on open access
RCUK welcomes the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee’s report on the implementation of Open Access and the Committee’s acknowledgement that this fast moving policy area is bringing significant change to scholarly publishing.
9 May 2013
RCUK launches survey to examine the economic impact of PhD graduates
Research Councils UK (RCUK) has launched a survey for PhD graduates to examine their career pathways, their impact in employment, and how their skills contribute to innovation and growth. Doctoral graduates from 2003-04 to 2005-06 are invited to take part in the survey over the next five weeks to gain a better understanding of the real impact of doctoral training over the medium to long-term.
29 Apr 2013
RCUK publishes further revisions to guidance on Open Access
Research Council UK has today published the latest version of its guidance for the revised Policy on Open Access, which came into effect on 1st April. The changes aim to further clarify the guidance and draw on comments received from across the research community, learned societies and publishers following a call for input in March.
8 Apr 2013
Further Pathways to Impact case studies now available
Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today published a number of additional best practice case studies online to help applicants to realise the impact of their research and to provide guidance with completing the Pathways to Impact section of their application.
4 Apr 2013
Cyber security workshop brings together top researchers from India and the UK
Research Councils UK (RCUK) and India’s Department of Science and Technology have brought together top researchers from India and the UK for a workshop in New Delhi to discuss cyber security, a pressing transnational issue demanding global cooperation.
26 Mar 2013
RCUK launches review of funding for researcher development
Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today launched a review of the revised funding arrangements for researcher development. Previously, research organisations received payments for career development and skills training known as Roberts funding, but this is now embedded in the fees for postgraduate students and in the indirect costs of research grants.
21 Mar 2013
Withdrawal of the VAT Exemption on Research
RCUK has responded to the HMRC Consultation on 'The withdrawal of the exemption of VAT for business supplies of research between eligible bodies'.
15 Mar 2013
Select Committee publishes report on the commercialisation of research
The House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee has today published a report, Bridging the valley of death: improving the commercialisation of research.
13 Mar 2013
UK research is crucial for innovation and growth
UK research is vital to boosting innovation for economic and business growth, according to a booklet published today from Research Councils UK.
11 Mar 2013
RCUK publishes revised guidance on Open Access
Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today published the latest version of its guidance for its revised Policy on Open Access, which comes in to effect on 1 April 2013.
6 Mar 2013
Further Careers in Research case studies now available
Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today published further research career case studies, with researchers telling their own personal story of how they got involved in research, what it takes to be a researcher, and their rewarding experiences from their chosen career paths.
4 Mar 2013
Revised Guidance for the RCUK Policy on Open Access
Following discussions with researchers, research organisations, learned societies and publishers, the revised guidance to accompany the RCUK Policy on Open Access will be published on the RCUK website on Wednesday 6 March.
28 Feb 2013
RCUK publishes guidelines on the governance of good research conduct
Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today published its latest policy and guidelines to help researchers and research organisations achieve the highest standards possible when carrying out research.
26 Feb 2013
RCUK welcomes recommendations made by the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee on open access
Research Councils UK (RCUK) welcomes the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee's report, The Implementation of Open Access, which has been published today.
22 Feb 2013
Value of research facilitated by RCUK India tops £100 million as the two Prime Ministers endorse new joint ventures
The value of joint research facilitated by Research Councils UK (RCUK) India since 2008 has topped £100 million, as was highlighted during the meeting of the UK and Indian Prime Ministers, David Cameron and Manmohan Singh, in India this week.
21 Feb 2013
RCUK welcomes recommendation to include informatics in the Shortage Occupation Lists
Research Councils UK (RCUK) welcomes the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recommendation that both Informatician and Bio-informatician job titles should be included in the Shortage Occupation Lists for the UK.
18 Feb 2013
RCUK and Professor Lord Winston explore the importance of universities and schools working together
Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today released a podcast which discusses the importance of engaging young people in science and research, following the launch of its School-University Partnerships Initiative (SUPI).
12 Feb 2013
RCUK and Dstl sign Strategic Relationship Charter
Research Councils UK (RCUK) and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have signed a collaboration agreement that will ensure they continue to work together in priority areas to maximise the benefits delivered by public investment in research, innovation and technology.
4 Feb 2013
RCUK announces new school-university projects to engage young people in research
Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today announced the successful projects to be funded through its new national School-University Partnerships Initiative (SUPI), which exceeds £3.5 million including matched funding from universities, schools and businesses.
31 Jan 2013
RCUK demonstrates impact of working together
Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts has today (24 January 2013) announced the publication of the Research Councils UK (RCUK) Impact Report 2012, during his speech at the Policy Exchange to update on progress of the Government’s industrial strategy.
24 Jan 2013
RCUK announces policy to support equality and diversity in research
Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today (17 January 2013) unveiled its new Statement of Expectations for Equality and Diversity, which is intended to drive more rapid cultural change in the management of equality and diversity in institutions receiving Research Council funding.
17 Jan 2013
RCUK and Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology build stronger links
Research Councils UK (RCUK) and the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) have today announced the projects to be funded under their China-UK Cooperation Programme in Global Priorities.
14 Jan 2013
2012 – a successful and innovative year for UK research
Throughout 2012, the Research Councils continued to support research that has an impact on the growth, prosperity and wellbeing of the UK. 2012 was the year of the London 2012 Games, in which UK research and the work of the Research Councils contributed significantly to Team GB’s success.