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Innovation and Translation

Exploring how science, technology and innovation can be translated responsibly and sustainably into collective benefits for society

Research, commentary, and events

Commentary
What the REF 2021 Impact Case Studies Can Reveal About UK Research
A new study on the Research Excellence Framework 2021 impact case studies demonstrates the rich and varied impacts of UK research, and the extensive contribution of UK institutions and the academic community both nationally and globally.
15 Nov 2023
Commentary
Fixing the Problem of Innovation in the Health and Care System
The National Health System has an innovation problem. The problem is not that the system lacks an appetite for innovation; rather, it is that successive efforts to create an enabling environment for innovation have been met with only limited success. But why?
27 Oct 2023
Project
Machine Learning and Gene Editing at the Helm of a Societal Evolution
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology presents significant opportunities and risks, and proactive policy is needed to manage these emerging technologies. Researchers are investigating the policy implications of the application of AI to genome editing in humans, with technology governance as a cross-cutting theme.
23 Oct 2023
Commentary
Isn't It Obvious? Why Making the Case for Big Research Infrastructure Is Important
Large-scale research infrastructure is enormously expensive. Is the real impact and value of major investment in research facilities worth the cost?
20 Oct 2023
Commentary
Educating Academics Will Ease UK Universities' Foreign Influence Crisis
Tackling China's quest for foreign technologies is tough. China exploits the very principles—openness, freedom, collaboration—that have fostered scientific breakthroughs to acquire foreign technologies. This makes it difficult to intervene without damaging these values in the process.
19 Oct 2023
Project
Understanding social sciences, humanities and arts for people and the economy (SHAPE) R&D in the UK and internationally
RAND Europe researchers examined the key trends, challenges and opportunities associated with the application of quantum computers and simulators to the life sciences.
27 Jul 2023
Project
Evaluation of the Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI) Programme
RAND Europe, in partnership with know.space and two independent Earth Observation (EO) experts, were commissioned by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) to evaluate the Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation programme.
28 Jun 2023
Project
Exploring the impacts of increasing cost transparency requirements in pharmaceutical R&D
An independent literature review analysed evidence to consider the positive and negative impacts on medicines pricing and innovation, and how these should be considered as part of the ongoing transparency and pricing debate.
06 Apr 2023
Project
Evaluation of the Strength in Places Fund
A consortium led by Frontier Economics and comprising RAND Europe and know.consulting were commissioned by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to undertake an evaluation of the Strength in Places Fund.
06 Mar 2023
Commentary
Brain and Machine Confluence Requires Multi-Sectoral Regulation to Maximize Gains
As the commercialization of brain-computer interface technology expands, it would be prudent for international policymakers to consider how this technology should be regulated, in order to reap its benefits and minimize its risks.
15 Feb 2023
Project
Future proofing the EU AMR Action Plan
Researchers identified how the European AMR Action Plan can be strengthened to mitigate against future threats, take advantage of future opportunities and move towards a better future in relation to AMR.
25 Jan 2023
Project
Use and impact of automated technologies for evidence synthesis in public health
Because the review of published evidence is a vital but time-consuming aspect of public health decision making, researchers suggest several ways to support the greater use of automation for evidence reviews within public health.
08 Dec 2022
Project
Evaluating the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund
RAND Europe, with the support of Frontier Economics, is leading a four-year independent evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, building on evaluations of each of the ISCF Challenges to examine the impact of the ISCF as a whole.
15 Nov 2022
Project
Evaluation of the UK's civil Nuclear Innovation Programme
RAND Europe is leading a consortium to evaluate whether the Nuclear Innovation Programme has delivered on its intended outputs, how its achievements compare with expectations, and the barriers encountered by the programme in pursuit of its objectives.
09 Nov 2022
Project
Applying quantum technologies to the life sciences
Researchers assessed the global research landscape associated with the development and adoption of quantum technologies in the life sciences, highlighting current developments, opportunities and challenges, initiatives, and activities to help enable the ecosystem in the future.
05 Oct 2022

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