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Oxford, OX3 0BP

Welcome to Innovation & Research Caucus

Informing the research and innovation system through academic insight

About us

Using robust evidence to support UKRI, the Innovation and Research Caucus develops evidence-led research and innovation policies, strategies and decision-making, providing insights into what works, where and why. Working with the wider academic community and our funders to create a thriving innovation ecosystem.

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Insights & Reviews

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Innovation

People

University Financial Health and Implications in England

November 2, 2026

Report

Research Paper

Place

Research

Spreading the Jam: Examining Patterns of Publicly-Funded Firm-University Collaborative R&D Projects Across UK Regions

October 23, 2026

Report

Research Paper

Innovation

Place

Research

Global Reach, Local Roots: Understanding the Internationalisation of R&D among UK firms

October 22, 2026

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A Practical Template for Sharing Research Insights with Innovation Ecosystem Stakeholders

September 29, 2026

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Co-design, critical friends, and a little constructive chaos: What the IRC taught me about bringing evidence and policy together

September 8, 2026

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UKRI publishes evaluation of the Cross Research Council Responsive Mode (CRCRM) Pilot Scheme

August 27, 2026

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Text Mining Summer School

August 27, 2026

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