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Research: Higher Education

Asked by Victoria CollinsLiberal DemocratDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 23 May 2025UIN 52766

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking with universities to develop research and development policies in the (a) East and (b) rest of England.

Answered by Feryal Clark

The Government is clear that universities are a key partner in research and development, which is fundamental to kickstarting economic growth and delivering the Government’s missions. DSIT values the views of universities and engages closely with them through a programme of one to one meetings, roundtables, visits, and sector group meetings, as appropriate, to develop research policies for England and the rest of the UK.

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