Ben is the Head of Science at the Centre for British Progress. He is professor of practice in research and innovation policy at the University of Strathclyde. He was formerly senior policy adviser to the UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, advising multiple science ministers since 2019. He has held a number of roles in both the civil service and in UK scientific funding agencies.
We've built an R&D toolkit for policymakers
A new suite of interactive tools to help policymakers strengthen UK innovation.
Reforming the Alan Turing Institute
The UK's national AI institute has lost its way. Major reform is needed to turn it into a vital asset for defence and national security.
Building Sovereign Capabilities through Industrial Strategy
Britain has allowed its sovereign capabilities to wither. The Industrial Strategy must be used to rebuild them.
Security and Prosperity: Building UK Defence Innovation
Britain’s defence innovation system is too slow for today’s threats. A new high-agency unit could break through decades of inertia.
Rediscovering British Progress
The founding essay of the Centre for British Progress.
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