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As well as offering its own citizens the opportunity to develop the skills required to become successful research leaders , early-stage researchers , technologists , technicians , entrepreneurs , and managers , it is in the UK ’ s national interest to continue to attract a culturally‐diverse , skilled workforce .
Nearly a third of university academic staff are from outside the UK , with 16 % from other EU countries and 12 % from outside the EU . A third of UK start-ups were founded by non-UK nationals , and 51 % of UK start-up employees come from outside the UK . International movement
is also an important feature of a research career , and 72 % of UK-based researchers spent time at non-UK institutions between 1996 and 2012 .
We must push to ensure the Industrial Strategy takes steps to equip people with research skills and encourages a wider uptake of science and mathematics . Domestic policy should aim to develop an immigration system that will ensure UK universities and businesses continue to thrive through recruitment and retention of the talent required for innovation .
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Investment in scientific research and innovation will signal the UK ’ s intention to compete internationally and attract further investment . Metcalfe ’ s report notes the importance of identifying further opportunities to develop and host strategically-valuable international research facilities in the UK .
According to 2013 OECD figures , the UK ’ s total R & D spend was 1.66 % of GDP , consisting of 0.48 % Government spend , 0.77 % industry spend , and 0.41 % other spending on R & D . The UK ’ s medical research charity community invested over £ 1.4 billion of research funding in the UK in 2015 , over 94 % of which took place in universities . Underpinning funding from Government supports this investment . Additionally , R & D Tax credits and initiatives such as the Enterprise
Investment Scheme ( EIS ) help smaller , higher-risk trading companies to raise finance through tax relief for investors . The UK ’ s uniquely diverse funding system creates flexibility , contributing to what is a hugely efficient and cooperative system , and the UK Government has committed to underwrite the value of any EU grants awarded to UK researchers for the full award period . In addition , we will push for an Industry Strategy that boosts entrepreneurial activity at both regional and national level and call for a target of 3 % of GDP for combined public and private R & D investment . This will need increased private and charitable investment support and a comprehensive review of public funding .
SOURCES : Academy of Medical Sciences , Association of Medical Research Charities , BioIndustry Association , BMA , British Academy , Campaign for Science and Engineering , Campaign for Social Science , Cancer Research UK , CBI , Council of Mathematical Sciences NFU , Innovate UK , Institute of Physics , Learned Society of Wales , Royal College of Nursing , Royal Academy of Engineering , Royal Society of Biology , Royal Society of Chemistry , Royal Society , Royal Society of Edinburgh Russell Group , Science is Vital , Scientists for EU , TechUK , Universities UK , University Alliance , and Wellcome .
UKSPA Directory 2017
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As well as offering its own citizens the
opportunity to develop the skills required
to become successful research leaders,
early-stage researchers, technologists,
technicians, entrepreneurs, and
managers, it is in the UK’s national
interest to continue to attract a
culturally‑diverse, skilled workforce.
Nearly a third of university academic
staff are from outside the UK, with 16%
from other EU countries and 12% from
outside the EU. A third of UK start-ups
were founded by non-UK nationals, and
51% of UK start-up employees come from
outside the UK. International movement
is also an important feature of a research
career, and 72% of UK-based researchers
spent time at non-UK institutions
between 1996 and 2012.
We must push to ensure the Industrial
Strategy takes steps to equip people with
research skills and encourages a wider
uptake of science and mathematics.
Domestic policy should aim to develop an
immigration system that will ensure UK
universities and businesses continue to
thrive through recruitment and retention
of the talent required for innovation.
£
PEOPLE
Investment in scientific research and
innovation will signal the UK’s intention
to compete internationally and attract
further investment. Metcalfe’s report
notes the importance of identifying
further opportunities to develop and
host strategically-valuable international
research facilities in the UK.
According to 2013 OECD figures, the
UK’s total R&D spend was 1.66% of GDP,
consisting of 0.48% Government spend,
0.77% industry spend, and 0.41% other
spending on R&D. The UK’s medical
research charity community invested over
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