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Date(s) - 17/11/2021
8:30 am - 1:00 pm

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We will explore how to overcome key challenges facing the R&D sector, including: increasing levels of public and private investment, reducing bureaucracy, building a resilient workforce, encouraging greater innovation, increasing international collaboration and ensuring the impact of research benefits a greater range of people and places.

You will hear from leading experts and stakeholders from across Government, academia, research communities and industry about how we can revitalise our whole system of science, research and innovation to release its potential to tackle the biggest challenges our society faces.

Speakers Include:

• Holly Yates, Deputy Director for R&D Strategy and Investment, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Katherine Mathieson, Chief Executive, The British Science Association
• Dr Jeremy Silver, Chair, The Catapult Network and CEO, Digital Catapult
• Peter Mason, Head of International Engagement (Europe, Research & Innovation), Universities UK International
• Rory Duncan, Director of Talent, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
• Dr Catriona Firth, Associate Director for Research Environment, Research England
• Kelly Vere, Higher Education Engagement Manager and Technician Commitment Lead, Science Council
• Joanna Burton, Policy Manager, The Russell Group
• Dr Joe Marshall, Chief Executive, National Centre for Universities & Business (NCUB)
• Dr Lutz-Peter Berg, Head of Science & Innovation (UK, Ireland, Nordic Countries), Embassy of Switzerland in the UK
• Jenny Tooth OBE, CEO, UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)
• Ijad Madisch, Co-Founder and CEO, Researchgate

Key Points:

• Key aims of the Government’s R&D Roadmap and progress to date with implementation
• The impact of the pandemic on R&D –lessons learnt and the role of science in driving economic and social recovery
• Boosting investment in research, exploring post-Brexit funding options and reducing bureaucracy
• Building a world-leading workforce by increasing the attractiveness, inclusivity, security and sustainability of careers
• Supporting greater innovation in UK businesses
• Maximising international research collaboration
• Transforming the diversity and inclusivity of science to overcome barriers to equality
• Putting research into practice by improving engagement with target audiences beyond academia and creating and measuring impact

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This event will be broadcast live from our London Studio. Find out more about our Live Broadcasts: <https://player.vimeo.com/video/457697163?autoplay=1>

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