Research Councils UK

A collection of resources from each of the UK's Research Councils to support teaching and learning in primary and secondary schools. Please refer to the individual Councils' collections for details.

Research Councils UK (RCUK) is the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. These are:
•Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
•Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
•Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
•Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
•Medical Research Council (MRC)
•Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
•Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Each year the Research Councils invest around £3 billion in research covering the full spectrum of academic disciplines from the medical and biological sciences to astronomy, physics, chemistry and engineering, social sciences, economics, environmental sciences and the arts and humanities.

RCUK funds a number of initiatives to enhance the experience of research for young people and teachers; for example, CPD for teachers to provide contemporary research updates and schemes/initiatives to link researchers and schools directly.

HEALTH and SAFETY
Any use of a resource that includes a practical activity must include a risk assessment. Please note that collections may contain ARCHIVE resources, which were developed at a much earlier date. Since that time there have been significant changes in the rules and guidance affecting laboratory practical work. Further information is provided in our Health and Safety guidance.

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