Last week, we officially launched the National Research Organisations (NRO) Group. "National research organisations play a vital role .... I welcome the launch of the National Research Organisations Group" Lord Patrick Vallance. Watch highlights from the NRO launch. #MakingResearchMatter

BBC coverage of UKRI system changes featured insights from Dr Stuart Wainwright, NRO Group Director. We welcome UKRI’s new strategy and have written to UKRI CEO outlining key elements we believe should be built into the transition. Letter: www.nrogroup.org #MakingResearchMatter #NRO #UKRI @ukri.org

Higgs Boson was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts

Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.

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New year, same mission: making research matter. The NRO Group — 35 national research organisations working together for UK impact — is back in full swing for 2026. Stay tuned. 🔗 www.nrogroup.org

UKRI has set out details of how it will invest its record four-year £38.6 billion allocation from government. tinyurl.com/3h3xkut7 Dr Stu Wainwright, NRO Director and CEO of UKCEH made the following statement:

We’ve launched! 🎉 The National Research Organisations (NRO) Group unites 35 UK research organisations to provide a unified and authoritative perspective on science, policy, and research investment. Learn more: nrogroup.org #MakingResearchMatter #NROGroup