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Our dedicated policy team, working with our members, wider community and expert partners, provide authoritative and robust information to shape current debates.
Whether maximising the effectiveness of research and education, or facilitating policymakers to use scientific information, our goal is to shape the development of policy relevant to the chemical sciences.

Science research funding in universities
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Balance and effectiveness of RDI spending
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Unlocking prosperity: the future of UK RDI sector
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2021 spending review: representation from the RSC
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Toxic chemicals in everyday life
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The importance of chemistry education
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The purposes of a chemistry curriculum
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Design principles for a chemistry curriculum
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Practical chemistry education
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Response to NCCA leaving certificate chemistry consultation
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WJEC The Sciences proposals

Submission to the HoL on education for 11-16 year olds
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Labour National Policy Forum
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The RSC response to National Discussion Scotland
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Ofsted education inspection
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