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  • Journal Article

    Journal Article

    Written Evidence Submitted by RAND Europe: MIN0040 Critical Minerals

    This document provides RAND Europe’s submission of evidence in relation to the UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee’s Call for Evidence on Critical Minerals and draws upon previous RAND research on critical minerals and supply chains.

    Nov 22, 2023

    Jacopo Bellasio, Kristin Thue, Maria Chiara Aquilino, Sarah Winder, James Black

  • Report

    Report

    International approaches to police performance measurement

    This study is an international review of approaches to police performance measurement which examines how police performance is measured in a selection of countries and assesses how police performance measurement in the Netherlands could be improved.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Emma Zürcher, Lana Eekelschot, Annalena Wolcke, Lucy Strang

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    Report

    Data collection and sharing for pathogen surveillance: Making sense of a fragmented global system

    Study providing an overview of the pathogen surveillance space, involved stakeholders, strengths and weaknesses of initiatives, challenges of pathogen surveillance, and how data has been used to inform public health decision making.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Sarah Parkinson, Jessica Dawney, Avery Adams, Ben Senator

  • Journal Article

    Journal Article

    Overcoming the Challenges of Using Automated Technologies for Public Health Evidence Synthesis

    This study outlines the challenges associated with the adoption of automated technologies to conduct evidence reviews within the public health sector, and the potential solutions and actions that can be taken to mitigate these.

    Nov 13, 2023

    Lucy Hocking, Sarah Parkinson, Avery Adams, Emmanuel Nielsen, Cecilia Ang, Helena de Carvalho Gomes

  • Report

    Report

    Data enhancement and analysis of the REF 2021 Impact Case Studies

    RAND Europe and partners conducted a study to examine the broader societal impacts of research conducted at UK higher education institutions, as represented by the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) Impact Case Studies.

    Nov 9, 2023

    Cagla Stevenson, Jonathan Grant, Martin Szomszor, Cecilia Ang, Devika Kapoor, Salil Gunashekar, Susan Guthrie

  • Report

    Report

    Impacts of research from Scottish universities: Analysis of the REF 2021 Impact Case Studies

    RAND Europe and partners conducted a study to examine – for the first time – the broader societal impacts of research conducted at Scottish universities, as represented by the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) Impact Case Studies.

    Nov 9, 2023

    Cagla Stevenson, Jonathan Grant, Martin Szomszor, Cecilia Ang, Devika Kapoor, Michelle Qu, Salil Gunashekar

  • Infographic

    Infographic

    The IntegratED Programme: Key findings and lessons learned from a multi-year evaluation

    The Porticus IntegratED Programme aimed to reduce preventable exclusion from school and improve the quality of alternative provision. Evaluations by RAND Europe and NFER identify key Programme achievements and lessons for other philanthropic funders.

    Nov 6, 2023

    Emma Disley, Natalie Picken, Lillian Flemons, Emily Hutton, Kerry Martin, Eleanor Bradley, Megan Lucas, Caroline Sharp

  • Report

    Report

    Evaluation of the IntegratED Programme: Summary report

    The Porticus IntegratED Programme aimed to reduce preventable exclusion from school and improve the quality of alternative provision. Evaluations by RAND Europe and NFER identify key Programme achievements and lessons for other philanthropic funders.

    Nov 6, 2023

    Emma Disley, Natalie Picken, Lillian Flemons, Emily Hutton, Kerry Martin, Eleanor Bradley, Megan Lucas, Caroline Sharp

  • Journal Article

    Journal Article

    Vertical Integration of General Practices with Acute Hospitals in England: Rapid Impact Evaluation

    This study drew on previous research into NHS hospitals taking over running general practices, and evaluated whether hospital-run practices affect patient satisfaction and attendance, including for patients with long-term conditions.

    Nov 2, 2023

    Manbinder Sidhu, Catherine L. Saunders, Charlotte Davies, Gemma McKenna, Frances Wu, Ian Litchfield, Fifi Olumogba, Jon Sussex

  • Report

    Report

    A roadmap for the global energy transition

    The Scotia Group and RAND Europe convened a series of Majlis Dialogues to help understand how policies, investments and international cooperation can support the global energy transition. The key points formed a roadmap to inform the transition.

    Nov 2, 2023

    Cecilia Ang, Hans Pung, Magdalena Douleva

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    Report

    Alternatives to profit-maximising commercial models of cannabis supply for non-medical use

    This study identifies and analyses alternative profit-maximising commercial models of cannabis supply for non-medical use, providing an overview of the regulatory frameworks for such models and evidence on the consequences of their implementation.

    Nov 1, 2023

    Mafalda Pardal, Beau Kilmer, Sara d'Auria, Tamara Strabel, Silvia Galimberti, Stijn Hoorens, Tom Decorte, Ben Senator

  • Report

    Report

    Exploring red teaming to identify new and emerging risks from AI foundation models

    RAND Europe and the Centre for Long-Term Resilience organised a workshop to discuss red teaming as a method to identify the risks and capabilities of artificial intelligence foundation models in the lead up to the AI Safety Summit in November 2023.

    Oct 31, 2023

    Marie-Laure Hicks, Ella Guest, Jess Whittlestone, Jacob Ohrvik-Stott, Sana Zakaria, Cecilia Ang, Chryssa Politi, Imogen Wade, Salil Gunashekar

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    Report

    Machine Learning and gene editing at the helm of a societal evolution

    Machine learning and gene editing present both benefits and risks for multiple sectors and geographic regions. This study focuses on the US, UK, China and the EU, and offers recommendations on how forward-looking ML and GE policies should be adopted.

    Oct 23, 2023

    Sana Zakaria, Timothy Marler, Mark Cabling, Suzanne Genc, Artur Honich, Mann Virdee, Sam Stockwell

  • Journal Article

    Journal Article

    Written Evidence Submitted by RAND Europe: SSTG0016 Prepared for the House of Commons Liaison Sub-Committee on Scrutiny of Strategic Thinking in Government

    RAND's written evidence looks at major strategic challenges to governments, including the UK, and at relevant measures that could improve strategic thinking and implementation in the UK (as in many allied and partner nations.

    Oct 23, 2023

    Zsofia Wolford, Bryden Spurling, James Black

  • Journal Article

    Journal Article

    Written Evidence Submitted by RAND Europe: UAU0007 Prepared for the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee

    This document provides RAND Europe's submission of evidence in relation to the UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee's Call for Evidence on UK Universities' Engagement with Autocracies.

    Oct 23, 2023

    Fiona Quimbre, Peter Carlyon

  • Journal Article

    Journal Article

    UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships Evaluation Framework Report

    This report presents the evaluation framework and outlines the planned approach for the analytical frames and core evaluation data collection, including process and quasi-experimental impact evaluations and an economic feasibility assessment.

    Oct 6, 2023

    Sana Zakaria, Immaculate Dadiso Motsi-Omoijiade, Chryssa Politi, Merrilyn Groom, Joe Francombe

  • Report

    Report

    Provision of an indicative, non-exhaustive list of Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs) under Regulation 2017/821: Updated methodology

    This report presents the methodology employed by RAND Europe to produce an indicative, non-exhaustive, regularly updated list of conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs) under Regulation (EU) 2017/821.

    Sep 29, 2023

    Jacopo Bellasio, Victoria Jordan, Pauline Paillé, Anna Knack, Ruth Harris

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    Journal Article

    Defence Industrial Power: Understanding the UK's Post-Brexit Role

    This article explores the current challenges in UK foreign policy, particularly in regard to defence. It argues that the UK retains considerable potential post-Brexit, but faces several obstacles in developing its defence industrial power.

    Sep 29, 2023

    Rebecca Lucas, Benedict Wilkinson

  • Journal Article

    Journal Article

    Evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund: Process Evaluation Report

    This process evaluation provides recommendations for the design, delivery and engagement processes of the UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF).

    Sep 22, 2023

    Sana Zakaria, Joe Francombe, Immaculate Dadiso Motsi-Omoijiade, Dominic Yiangou, Andrew Leicester

  • Journal Article

    Journal Article

    Findings from the Sustaining Delivery of the Covenant Programme

    This study, conducted on behalf of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (AFCFT), evaluates the grant funding provided through the AFCFT’s Strengthening Delivery Programme (SDP) and Sustaining Delivery Programme.

    Sep 18, 2023

    Rebecca Lucas, Harper Fine, Ben Caves, Diana Dascalu