Research infrastructure needs investment

Research infrastructure is one of the foundational pillars to the UK’s world-class strength in research. It is a national asset that supports researchers – not just from universities and academia, but from industry too – to undertake vital work which they otherwise would not be able to do.

Last month NCUB submitted a response to the Public Accounts Committee on research infrastructure. It highlights that investment in research infrastructure, and the world-class strength of the UK’s research sector must go hand in hand. While positive strides have been made towards better aligning investment in research infrastructure with national priorities, there is a sizeable cost to maintaining universities’ research infrastructure assets, at a time when the higher education sector is under severe financial strain.

Read NCUB's consultation response.