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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.

2021 spending review: representation from the RSC
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A chemicals strategy for a sustainable chemicals revolution
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A circular economy for PLFs
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A framework for action in scientific publishing
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A future framework for international collaboration
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A landscape view of the global PLFs market
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A sense of belonging in the chemical sciences
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The RSC response to the ABS consultation
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Alternatives to Horizon Europe funding
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An immigration system for science and innovation
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Antimicrobial resistance
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APPG on diversity and inclusion in STEM
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Balance and effectiveness of RDI spending
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Benefits of UK association to Horizon Europe
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Boosting UK Prosperity: R&D and Science Education
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