In this episode, we talk about the latest developments in research policy including the establishment of UK Research and Innovation – the new research mega-council.
We have a discussion featuring Sarah Chaytor, Director of Research Strategy & Policy, and Joint Chief of Staff in the Office of the Vice-Provost Research at UCL; Harriet Barnes, Head of Policy for Higher Education and Skills at the British Academy; David Sweeney, Executive Chair, Research England and Mark Leach Editor of Wonkhe.
We also have an interview with Professor James Wilsdon of the University of Sheffield to discuss what the new landscape might mean for researchers, and for those in institutions who support them.