The economic benefits of chemistry research to the UK

The economic benefits of chemistry research to the UKCharlotte Ashley-Roberts, RSC

Chemistry in the UK

Chemistry reliant industries contributed£258bn (value-added) to the UK economy in2007

This means: 21% of UK GDP 6 million jobs supported

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Upstream vs Downstream

100% dependent on chemistry and chemistry research

£36bn in GDP

800,000 jobs

15% of UK export of goods

Chemistry research is a necessary condition for their only operation

£222bn into UK GDP

Supports 5.1 million jobs

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What does this mean for our students?

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CASE Awards

These were highly valued by companies and researcher alike and seen as a great strength and distinguishing feature of UK chemistry. In particular :

Enables researchers to build on their fundamental understanding

Offers a means of recruitment

Supports the transfer of individuals from academia to industry

Offers a low cost environment for industry to conduct more research

Outside the CASE award system, industry collaborates with academia through the direct funding of graduates and post-graduates.

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