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RAND Europe Spotlight: 2025-2026

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The theme of impact lies at the heart of RAND Europe’s work and is a central focus of Spotlight 2025–2026. From evolving perceptions of nuclear deterrence to examining the strategic importance of space as both an opportunity and a risk, and from advancing innovation in healthcare to addressing the rising challenge of youth violence, RAND Europe remains at the forefront of the critical issues shaping the future of the UK, Europe, and the world.

Spotlight 2025–2026

Spotlight 2025–2026 showcases the impact of RAND Europe's research on the critical issues facing the UK, Europe and beyond, such as building societal resilience, the changing landscape of space, and tackling youth violence and identity.

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Mobilising industry and society for European security

Navigating the evolving landscape of space

Exploring perceptions and realities of European nuclear deterrence

Advancing the UK’s metascience goals

Doing Research Better: The Role of Metascience in the UK Research Sector
The UK research sector is under significant strain in resources and output. To maintain its leadership in global research and innovation the machinery of the system should be tested and updated. This is where metascience comes in.

Enabling innovation in healthcare systems

From research to reality: research and innovation in the NHS as key to enabling the 10-Year Plan
RAND Europe, supported by Wellcome, explored the importance of research and innovation in and around the NHS.

Understanding the dynamics of violence and identity in education

Education and Violence: A Policy and Practice Review of England and Wales
RAND Europe researchers aim to identify what needs to change at the policy and system levels to empower more education settings to reduce violence.

Highlighting evidence for global workplace safety

Bringing healthcare to communities and neighbourhoods

Building resilient societies in an age of uncertainty

Anticipating change through futures and foresight

Trends in Focus 2025
RAND Europe, in its 2025 edition of Trends in Focus, highlights major trends shaping the policy landscape in the United Kingdom and Europe.

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