RCUK demonstrates positive impact achieved throughout 2014 - Research Councils UK

"Research Councils UK (RCUK) has today (19 January) published the RCUK Impact Report 2014, demonstrating how the Research Councils have worked together to achieve greater impact for the research, training and innovation they support. Professor Rick Rylance, Chair of RCUK, said: 'The UK research base is one of the best in the world and we should be proud of the impact it has both here and abroad. This year, our impact report reflects our vision that the UK remains the best place in the world to do research, innovate and grow business. Long-term investment in world-class research and innovation, and working together effectively and efficiently, will enable us to realise the full potential of the UK research and innovation ecosystem.' The report complements the impact reports prepared by the individual Research Councils and highlights the ways in which RCUK adds value to their activities. It also looks forward to activities we are undertaking now that will have impact in the future, with details of some exciting developments for 2015 ..."