2012 Press Releases

Below are press releases from RCUK in 2012.

RCUK doctoral stipend levels and indicative fees for 2013: Research Councils UK (RCUK) has announced doctoral stipend levels and indicative fees for 2013.
19 December 2012

Users of research report positive engagement with RCUK: Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today (18 December) published its third User Satisfaction Survey, with findings of how the Research Councils are meeting the needs of users of research.
18 December 2012

RCUK releases beta ‘Gateway to Research’: Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today released a ‘beta’ version of a new web-based portal that gives the public better access to information about research funded by the UK Research Councils.
12 December 2012

New RCUK briefings highlight the vital role of research in fostering a green economy: Research Councils UK (RCUK) has published new research briefings to highlight the pivotal role of UK research in securing a green future.
05 December 2012

RCUK welcomes £600 million investment in research and innovation: Research Councils UK (RCUK) is delighted to welcome the new £600m funding for research and innovation announced today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, during his Autumn Statement.
05 December 2012

RCUK’s research career case study resource continues to grow: Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today (3 December 2012) published further research career case studies, designed to inspire the next generation to think about pursuing a career in research.
03 December 2012

RCUK calls on PhD graduates to help new study on the economic impact of doctoral training: Research Councils UK (RCUK) has launched a new study to examine the economic impact of doctoral training with PhD graduates from 2004-05, as part of a larger programme of longitudinal tracking of doctoral graduates.
27 November 2012

Cutting Edge 2012: RCUK film explores the moral dilemmas of using technology in sport: Research Councils UK (RCUK) has released its final film in its Cutting Edge 2012: The Research Behind Sport series, which explores the ethical and moral dilemmas of today’s top athletes using technology to enhance their sporting performance.
21 November 2012

Research Councils UK welcomes Science Europe call to safeguard European research and innovation budget: Funding from the European budget for research and innovation is a valuable funding stream for UK research, with the UK receiving the second largest share of the funding after Germany (14.9% or nearly €4 billion in the period until June 2012). Research Councils UK welcomes the position statement issued by Science Europe today, 14th November 2012, which calls for the safeguarding of Europe’s future by protecting its research and innovation budget.
14 November 2012

RCUK’s Strategic Framework for Capital Investment launched: Research Councils UK (RCUK) has launched its Strategic Framework for Capital Investment, as part of a speech made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne today (9 November 2012) at the Royal Society in London.
09 November 2012

RCUK announces block grants for universities to aid drives to open access to research outputs: Research Councils UK has today, announced the details of the block grant funding mechanism that it is introducing to aid implementation of its policy on Open Access that was announced in July and is due to come into effect in April 2013.
08 November 2012

RCUK welcomes additional funding for science and research: Research Councils UK (RCUK) welcomes additional Government investment in research infrastructure and in particular the announcement today of a number of new university and business research partnerships, allocated by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) through the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UK RPIF).
01 November 2012

RCUK welcomes Higher Education Commission report into postgraduate education: Research Councils UK (RCUK) welcomes the final report of the Higher Education Commission’s independent inquiry into postgraduate education. RCUK supports excellent research, as judged by peer review, that has an impact on the growth, prosperity and wellbeing of the UK.
31 October 2012

RCUK publishes more Pathways to Impact case studies: Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today published a number of additional best practice case studies online to help applicants to realise the impact of their research and to provide guidance with completing the Pathways to Impact section of their application.
24 October 2012

Appointments to UK Research Councils 2013: The Appointments Panels for six of the UK Research Councils are inviting applications to fill a number of vacancies on their governing Councils which are expected to arise during 2013. This includes some positions with Audit Committee responsibilities which are for part-time membership.
22 October 2012

RCUK launches research career case studies to inspire young people: Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today (8 October 2012) published an online suite of case studies designed to inspire the next generation to think about pursuing a career in research. Each case study tells their own personal story of how they got involved in research, what it takes to be a researcher, and their rewarding experiences from their chosen career paths.
08 October 2012

RCUK brings cutting edge science into classrooms to inspire the next generation of scientists: Cutting edge science is making its way into classrooms thanks to an innovative programme of continuing professional development courses for teachers, developed and funded by Research Councils UK (RCUK).
04 October 2012

RCUK strengthens world-leading research collaboration with Brazil: As a result of groundbreaking UK-Brazil research collaboration, Research Councils UK (RCUK) is extending its agreement with the Research Council for São Paulo, FAPESP, to build on the success of the partnership over the last three years.
26 September 2012

Showcasing UK-India research: from old friendships to new research partnerships: The UK and India’s rich and varied shared past has left a legacy of deep and common bonds – historical, social, economic and cultural. These bonds were explored and renewed at a showcase event held at the residence of British High Commissioner to India Sir James Bevan, on Tuesday 25th September 2012.
25 September 2012

RCUK celebrates five years of UK-China research success: Research Councils UK (RCUK) China will today, 24 September 2012, hold a high level event in Beijing to celebrate their fifth anniversary. Announcements of new major investments will be made to build on RCUK China’s success and ensure that the UK and China remain at the cutting edge of science and innovation.
24 September 2012