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Science, engineering and technology (SET) statistics 2011

Summarises science, engineering and technology indicators prepared in collaboration with the Office for National Statistics.

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Science, engineering and technology (SET) statistics 2011

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Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) statistics 2011

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Science, engineering and technology (SET) statistics aim to:

  • provide a historical analysis of the government financing of SET activities in the UK
  • describe the relationship between the funders and performers of Research and Development (R&D) in the UK (government, higher education, business enterprise, charities and overseas)
  • report on business enterprise R&D expenditure
  • summarise key data on output and employment of science graduates and postgraduates, and other employment data
  • show how the UK compares with other G7 countries

Revised to correct figures for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the department for Transport in Table 2.1.

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Published 18 November 2011

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