“Research leadership, as it relates to both self-leadership and team science, is therefore going to be crucial in relation to addressing major societal challenges. Ensuring that the UK science base is “fit for the future” rather than “fit for the past” presents both a leadership challenge and leadership opportunity.”

“Professor Flinders’ recommendations arrived at a pivotal moment for the sector. Whilst progress has been made since the publication of his initial report, there are clearly still areas which require specific and focussed attention as well as considerable investment. In the current climate, how and where this investment happens is fundamental to the continued world-class success of the UK research community – his latest recommendations are a spearhead for that direction of travel.”

“Research leadership refers to the activity of supporting and facilitating the production of research in an inclusive manner that maximises the scientific quality and social impact(s) of that endeavour.”