We will prioritise our investment in research on developing Research Invest in, and support the competitiveness development of, a university world-leading and internationally excellent research research base that is We will invest strategically in collaborative research initiatives such as research pooling which increase Scotland’s internationally competitive and – – improving its reputation and research competitiveness and achieve value for money standing in the world We will work with universities and other stakeholders to Work with partners to make increase the levels of research investment in Scotland Scotland one of the most digitally We will invest in the digital infrastructure to support research nations in the researchers and research groups, including through our investment in JISC. Research training Support the development of the We will invest in the training and development of postgraduate next generation of research research students leaders in Scotland from all We will promote equality of opportunity in the career communities and backgrounds progression of all researchers, whatever background or community. International Help develop a research base that We will work with Connected Scotland to promote the promotes Scotland’s international international engagement of Scotland’s universities. reputation, attracts talent from across the world, and is internationally We will have a stronger, more productive and resilient economy with economic growth supported by innovation from our colleges and universities Scotland will be internationally as a start-up Outcome: Greater innovation in the economy nation, with entrepreneurial students and research leaders generating some of the most innovative new If we are successful, by 2025: businesses in the world
Research competitiveness Invest in, and support the development of, a university research base that is internationally competitive and improving its reputation and standing in the world Work with partners to make Scotland one of the most digitally research nations in the We will prioritise our investment in research on developing world-leading and internationally excellent research We will invest strategically in collaborative research initiatives – such as research pooling – which increase Scotland’s research competitiveness and achieve value for money We will work with universities and other stakeholders to increase the levels of research investment in Scotland We will invest in the digital infrastructure to support researchers and research groups, including through our investment in JISC. Research training Support the development of the next generation of research leaders in Scotland from all communities and backgrounds We will invest in the training and development of postgraduate research students We will promote equality of opportunity in the career progression of all researchers, whatever background or community. International Help develop a research base that promotes Scotland’s international reputation, attracts talent from across the world, and is internationally We will work with Connected Scotland to promote the international engagement of Scotland’s universities. Outcome: Greater innovation in the economy If we are successful, by 2025: We will have a stronger, more productive and resilient economy with economic growth supported by innovation from our colleges and universities Scotland will be internationally as a start-up nation, with entrepreneurial students and research leaders generating some of the most innovative new businesses in the world