Are we prepared for scenarios where advanced AI systems operate beyond human oversight? Check out the findings from our new report on emergency preparedness for AI loss-of-control incidents Explore the report & recommendations here: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...

Our submission to the UK Parliament Public Accounts Committee highlights how the UK can strengthen its response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through the National Action Plan. Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/perspec...

UK non-commercial cancer research relies heavily on charity donations, making it vulnerable to economic & other shocks. Our latest study for Cancer Research UK identifies a dedicated endowment fund as the best option to secure predictable, long-term funding. More on: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...

Our recent evaluation of the Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce pilot, funded by Youth Endowment Fund, in collaboration‬ with FFT Datalab & University of Westminster, found that the pilot helped improving children’s attendance. Full report by YEF: youthendowmentfund.org.uk/funding/eval...

We’re hiring! Join our Cambridge team and help shape evidence-based solutions to today’s most pressing policy challenges. Check out our latest openings across research and operations: www.rand.org/randeurope/e...

How does Moscow view British and French nuclear deterrents, and what does this mean for NATO’s deterrence posture? Our latest study explores shifting Russian perceptions since 2010, providing insights to help inform future deterrence policy. Read more: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...

Drawing on RAND Europe research, Francesca Ghiretti shared insights with the UK House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee on UK-US strategic dependencies & transatlantic cooperation in a contested global economy. Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Our latest submission to the UK Parliament’s Defence Committee examines the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) agreement, and how shifting geopolitical dynamics shape opportunities & risks for defence cooperation. Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/testimo...

Our latest research for the Royal British Legion aims to project future trends in the UK Armed Forces Community, including shifts in age, gender, ethnicity and support needs. Explore the project: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...

Our recent commentary by John Kennedy & William Dunbar explores how can Europe extends political & economic support to countries like Armenia, Georgia & Moldova as they seek closer ties with the EU. Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/comment...

How will mental needs for the UK Armed Forces Community evolve by 2045? Our new project with @combatstress.bsky.social, supported by @fimt.bsky.social, explores future trends & scenarios to help charities & support services plan for the future. More on: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...

Women’s Health Hubs showed promise, but UK progress on women’s health may be stalling. In this commentary, Jennifer Bousfield, Stephanie Stockwell & Sonja Marjanovic stress the need for sustainable funding, stronger collaboration & inclusive innovation. Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/comment...

UK businesses are losing an estimated £77B a year due to employee absence & presenteeism. In our latest piece, Ben Moss unpacks the root causes of economic inactivity & outlines what employers & policymakers can do to turn the tide. Read here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom...

We’re hiring! Join our Defence, Security & Justice team in Cambridge. We’re looking for: 🔹 Admin Assistant 🔹 Head of Data Science Lab 🔹 Research Leader/Senior Analyst – Space Security Apply here: www.rand.org/randeurope/e...

For every £1 the UK invests in the European Space Agency, an estimated £7.49 is returned to the economy. Our latest report shows how UK membership in ESA drives growth, employment, productivity & scientific progress. Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...

Why should continuing professional development be a priority in the UK early years education sector? Elena Rosa Speciani reflects on RAND Europe evaluations showing how high-quality, accessible training can benefit children, practitioners & the sector. Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/comment...

How can we build a resilient, inclusive quantum workforce? Our recent research outlines 8 steps from cross-sector collaboration to social-good frameworks for shaping the future of quantum tech. Explore more: www.rand.org/randeurope/r... Read the report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...

Our latest submission to the UK Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee explores how AI, LLMs & deepfakes are reshaping radicalisation, and the rising challenges for preventing & countering violent extremism. Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/testimo...

Charlie Coyte & Daniela Rodriguez-Rincon explore, in our latest commentary, how metascience can help improve the UK’s research system through funding, dissemination & responsible AI. Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/comment...

Yesterday James Black gave evidence to the House of Commons' Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on science diplomacy. James spoke on threats from hostile states, AI, research security, space defence & more, drawing on RAND Europe research. Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Yesterday, Francesca Ghiretti joined @bloomberglp.bsky.social’s The Pulse with Francine Lacqua & Amanda van Dyke to discuss China’s economy, the trade war & the role of critical minerals & export controls. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpJa...

Our latest research, together with Ipsos, evaluated the impact, delivery & value for money of UK investments in the European Space Agency. Findings suggest significant economic & scientific benefits, supporting innovation, industry & global influence. Full report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...

Can community pharmacies ease NHS pressure by delivering more clinical services? Our recent evaluation for NHS England explores how community pharmacies services are working & what’s needed to make them more effective & sustainable. Learn more: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...

Our latest RAND Europe study for Youth Futures Foundation explores the risk factors behind young people in the UK becoming NEET – Not in Education, Employment or Training, with a focus on education & wellbeing. Learn more: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...

Can community pharmacies play a larger role in healthcare delivery? Our new RAND Europe evaluation for NHS England explores how Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework – CPCF services are working & where challenges remain. Full report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...

“The EU will certainly need to understand what alternatives exist to current sources of critical raw materials” – Rebecca Lucas for Euronews. As defence demands & geopolitical tensions rise, Rebecca highlights the need for supply chain resilience. Read the article: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

Commissioned by @nhsenglandldn.bsky.social, our RAND Europe evaluation explore how clinical services under the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework are being delivered. Full report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc... Explore the project: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...

🎯We’re growing! Our Cambridge office is looking for talented individuals to help shape the policy landscape through rigorous and evidence-based research. 🔍If this sounds like you, check our latest openings across research and operations. Apply here: www.rand.org/randeurope/e...

Our RAND Europe response to the EU Commission’s consultation on the proposed EU Cloud and AI Development Act is now live. It offers strategic recommendations to strengthen Europe’s digital infrastructure& AI leadership. Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/testimo...

How can we strengthen compliance under the Biological Weapons Convention with biotech & AI threats? Sana Zakaria explores pathways to boost trust, transparency & accountability in this report via International Science Council. 🎥 youtu.be/RP3O7ju3hho Full report: council.science/wp-content/u...

Last week at the Health Services Research UK 2025 conference, Jennifer Newbould joined colleagues from Brace and Rset for a workshop on patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in rapid evaluation, drawing on research on embedding meaningful PPIE in evidence-based research.

Millions of working-age people in the UK are out of the labour force. What can employers do about it? Ben Moss explores the drivers of economic inactivity and what the Keep Britain Working Review could mean for wellbeing, inclusion & productivity. Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom...

This morning, the UK House of Commons Defence Committee published its report on Defence in the Grey Zone. We’re happy to see RAND Europe’s evidence cited, drawing on our extensive research into hybrid threats & national resilience. Full report: committees.parliament.uk/work/7937/de...

Our latest submission to the UK House of Commons Defence Committee’s inquiry on the AUKUS trilateral agreement has been published. The evidence draws on extensive RAND Europe research across Pillars I & II of the initiative. Read here: committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...

Our latest RAND Europe project evaluating @healthfoundation.bsky.social's Adopting Innovation programme explored what it takes to build effective innovation ecosystems across England’s healthcare system. Explore the project here: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...

As Armenia, Georgia & Moldova seek closer ties with Europe, they remain vulnerable to Russian interference. John Kennedy & William Dunbar explore how the West can offer meaningful support to countries in the “waiting room”. Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/comment...

We’re hiring! We’re looking for talented individuals to join our team in Cambridge. If you’re passionate about using evidence to inform better policy and decision-making, explore the current openings across our research and operations teams. Apply today: www.rand.org/randeurope/e...

How can the UK build a more resilient future for cancer research funding? Our latest project with @cancerresearchuk.org explores novel funding models to ensure long-term sustainability & innovation. Learn more: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...

With the NHS 10-Year launched today, new RAND Europe research supported by @wellcometrust.bsky.social highlights research & innovation as essential factors enabling NHS transformation, from better care to workforce & economic resilience. Read the report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...

Have your say on the future of UK research culture! We’re working with @UKRI to co-design a Good Practice Exchange (GPEx) to share, test & improve research culture practices. Share your inputs & take the short survey by 10 August 2025: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GPExConsul...

As Ukraine remains under attack, Armenia, Georgia & Moldova face growing Russian interference as they pursue EU ties. Our latest commentary by John Kennedy & William Dunbar explores how the West can step up support. Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/comment...

Our latest RAND Europe research explores how innovative treatment approaches such as AI-enabled therapeutics & genomics can support the NHS 10-Year Plan. Learn more: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...

With the NHS 10Year Plan set to launch, our recent research supported by @wellcometrust.bsky.social suggests a 4th shift making research & innovation a core enabler of NHS sustainability. Explore more about the research here: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...

We’re proud to be a strategic partner for Quantum Tech Europe 2025 in Rotterdam! RAND Europe’s research explores quantum’s cross-sector impact, and we’re excited to join real-world innovation conversations. Save 20% with code * RANDEUROPE20* here: www.alphaevents.com/events-quant...

With around 2.4M people in the UK falling ill from foodborne pathogens yearly, our recent evaluation of the UK’s PATH-SAFE programme assesses how its improving detection & biosecurity. More on the research: www.rand.org/randeurope/r... Full report: www.rand.org/pubs/externa...

If you missed our posts about our current vacancies, here’s a reminder of our most recent openings at RAND Europe across research and operations. Join our team in Cambridge and help shape evidence-based policy through impactful research. Explore recent openings here: www.rand.org/randeurope/e...

How can the NHS deliver better care? Our new research highlights how innovations like genomic medicine & AI therapeutics can transform care, improve NHS efficiency & patient outcomes. Explore the project: www.rand.org/randeurope/r...

Today Ruth Harris, Director at RAND Europe, joined Foreign Policy’s high-level roundtable on digital security held at the sidelines of the NATO Summit. Ruth shared insights drawing from our research on strengthening NATO’s digital capabilities. Learn more: www.rand.org/randeurope/r... #NATOSummit

As the #NATOSummit continues, boosting Europe’s defence spending is at the centre of the talks, but what’s the actual strategy towards Russia? In a new commentary, Paul van Hooft discusses the need for strategic vision to guide Europe's deterrence. Read here: www.rand.org/pubs/comment...

This week, RAND Europe team is in Lisbon for an EU Drugs Agency workshop, shaping a new EU cannabis policy toolkit. Drawing from our work in drug policy, our experts are contributing evidence-based insights for smarter cannabis policymaking. Learn more: www.rand.org/randeurope/f...