Vice-Chancellor, Professor Glynis Breakwell, has acted as an advisor to a report published today by The Royal Society which looks at the economic impact of research in this country.
The report entitled ‘The Scientific Century: Securing Our Future Prosperity’ aims to assess the UK’s current status and future prospects in a global knowledge economy.
It highlights the benefits to the UK economy that have stemmed from continued investment in research over the long-term.
The Vice-Chancellor was part of the advisory group to the report which brought together leading figures from politics, industry and science and included Lords Sainsbury and Waldegrave.
You can read more about the report online.