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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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