A2 Drive new ways of working, especially data-intensive/rich, multidisciplinary bioscience (2.1.2)

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1 A: BBSRC sustaining world class bioscience in the UK - maintaining excellence in bioscience A1 Continue to fund highest quality, Help retain UK s world-leading position fundamental bioscience (Pervasive) in bioscience, demonstrated through indicator analyses, and focused research evaluations A2 Drive new ways of working, especially data-intensive/rich, multidisciplinary bioscience (2.1.2) A3 Ensure UK has necessary tools and resources for cutting edge bioscience, including capability in synthetic biology (2.1.2) ELIXIR: Continue good progress leading LFCF projects: Announce awards and complete capacity acquisition for Data Centre space Deliver first benefits report for BBSRC investments in Research and Innovation Campuses (BBSRC, MRC, NERC) Demonstrate continuing success, and significant achievements of the strategic Lolas programme Successfully implement new largescale strategic investments prioritising data intensive biosciences Deliver Synthetic Biology for Growth cross-council programme Implement capital investment through the RCUK Synthetic Biology Working Group 1/17

2 A: BBSRC sustaining world class bioscience in the UK maintaining excellence in bioscience A3 Ensure UK has necessary tools Develop UK research community skills and resources for cutting edge bioscience, including capability in synthetic biology (2.1.2) for synthetic biology through joint working group Support development of crossdisciplinary research skills through CDT scheme Report to ENWW on conclusions from People and Skills Expert Working A4 Maintain internationally competitive research institutes (2.2.3; 2.2.4) Group Provide evidence of good progress from post-institute Assessment Exercise (IAE) funding streams: Complete mid-term reviews of all institute strategic programmes and related activties, demonstrating sufficient high quality to enable Council to agree continued funding A5 Ensure the next generation of bioscience researchers are properly trained and skilled (2.2.5) Continue to engage strategically with training partners awarded through first DTP competition, monitoring and evaluating success in driving BBSRC training strategy Support partnering of PhD students through second DTP competition Develop Training Partnerships Best Practice event to stimulate collaboration and celebrate successful methods of PhD training 2/17

3 A: BBSRC sustaining world class bioscience in the UK maintaining excellence in bioscience A5 Ensure the next generation of bioscience researchers are properly trained and skilled (2.2.5) Instigate programme of strategic relationship management with ICP companies to stimulate partnerships between BBSRC and key industrial users of training, and monitor student recruitment and training strategies. Develop event, with DTPs, to stimulate collaboration and sharing of best practice in student training Review Fellowships programme to assess fitness for purpose B: Food security: deliver bioscience to help meet the global food security challenge - Grand Challenge 1 B1 Contribute to improved Through BBSRC s leadership of the coordination of UK research to GFS programme: support food security Deliver against the refreshed GFS challenges strategic plan and priority research (2.1.1 (1);2.3.1) questions through a variety of added value mechanisms (e.g. joint funding, workshops, synthesis reports) Deliver against refreshed GFS communications and public engagement strategy to ensure stronger engagement of key stakeholders. Continue to help inform policy and practice through publication of GFS Insights. 3/17

4 B: Food security: deliver bioscience to help meet the global food security challenge - Grand Challenge 1 B1 Contribute to improved coordination of UK research to support food security challenges Explore and develop application of transformational research methods to global food security challenges through boosting crop yields (2.1.1 (1);2.3.1) B2 Increase leverage from other national and international funders and deploy effectively (2.1.1 (1); 2.3.1) Monitor progress of Nitrogen Ideas Lab awards and arrange UK-US grantholders' workshop for Q Ensure appropriate, strategic, international partnerships with funding agencies overseas continue to be developed, including in wheat, nitrogen and animal health. Channel leverage through RT Clubs: Fund high-quality applications through the Animal Health Research and Technology Club, to encourage continued leverage Launch joint (with NERC) Research and Technology Club on sustainable food production (SARIC) Develop activities on Diet and Research Industry Club second phase (DRINC2) call Continue to support high quality research through HAPI and expand partnership to include NERC. 4/17

5 B: Food security: deliver bioscience to help meet the global food security challenge - Grand Challenge 1 B2 Increase leverage from other national and international funders and deploy effectively (2.1.1 (1); 2.3.1) Develop activities for joint investment in food nutrition and health research: Publish FNH strategy document, signposting increased cross-funder working Build on published strategy to increase joint working with other funders in FNH area B3 Position UK as a global leader in wheat pre-breeding (2.1.1 (1); 2.3.1) Demonstrate achievements from longterm investments in wheat research: B4 Help contribute to reduction of greenhouse gas emission from agriculture by supporting relevant research (2.1.1 (1)) B5 Underpin productivity and sustainability of livestock sector, while increasing UK resilience to livestock disease (2.1.1 (1); 2.3.1) Identify major achievements from investments at Rothamsted and JIC through mid-term reviews Fund (with NERC) high quality research through Soil and Rhizosphere Interactions for Sustainable Agriecosystems (SARISA) initiative under GFS (Q1) Appoint joint soils coordinator to work across joint funding programmes and initiatives Identify major achievements from investments at Rothamsted and IBERS through mid-term reviews Identify early achievements from investments at Pirbright and Roslin through mid-term reviews 5/17

6 B: Food security: deliver bioscience to help meet the global food security challenge - Grand Challenge 1 B5 Underpin productivity and Facilitate development of partnerships sustainability of livestock sector, with key national and international while increasing UK resilience to livestock disease (2.1.1 (1); 2.3.1) funders to deliver high-quality research addressing animal health and welfare Develop collaborative research and establish capacity building capabilities in animal health Facilitate development and maintenance of successful international networks in animal health Work with international OFFLU (OIE/FAO) network of experts to identify priorities for animal influenza research (Q2) Work with STAR-IDAZ global alliance for coordination of research on animal disease to develop an international network in veterinary vaccinology (Q4) Initiate development of co-ordinated programme in veterinary vaccinology Facilitate continued support for UK veterinary vaccinology network and support one health approach through interaction with MRC (Q4) Produce evidence of impact in protecting livestock nationally and internationally 6/17

7 C: Industrial biotechnology and bioenergy: delivering bioscience to help UK become a low carbon economy - Grand Challenge 2 C1 Join up UK research on sustainable bioenergy, leading RCUK theme (2.1.1(2); 2.3.1) Continue successfully to lead bioenergy element of Energy theme, including development of bioenergy strategy C2 Increase investment in basic bioscience research to underpin future bioenergy applications and businesses (2.1.1(2); 2.3.1) Explore and develop application of synthetic biology methods to bioenergy and industrial biotechnology Demonstrate early achievements from investments in BSBEC, including Rothamsted and IBERS C3 Engage with innovation in UK high-value chemicals industry, exploiting microbes and plants (2.1.1(2)) Identify early achievements from BBSRC investments in other major research programmes Encourage higher levels of academicled interactions with business community and supply chains for high value chemicals through BBSRC NIBB (with KTNs and TSB). Implement proposals for partnerships with industry through the IB Catalyst to support research underpinning manufacture of high value chemicals, liquid and gaseous biofuels and industrial chemicals 7/17

8 D: Driving advances in fundamental bioscience underpinning health and quality of life - Grand Challenge 3 D1 Support leading research on the With LLHW partners and advisors basic molecular and cellular mechanisms relevant to ageing and how these are modulated by diet, exercise and developmental factors (2.1.1(3)) develop future high level priorities for LLHW programme Renew and update Ageing Research responsive mode priority area, in line with refreshed Strategic Plan Support high quality research relevant to Research on Ageing through collaborative schemes D2 Facilitate reduction in costs of development and manufacture of biopharmaceuticals and other biological therapeutic products by supporting relevant research (2.1.1(3)) Identify major achievements from investments at BI and IFR through midterm reviews Identify evidence of achievements from Systems Approaches to Biological Research (SABR) managed programme Continue support for academiaindustry collaboration through ongoing activities in BRIC, in relevant BBSRC NIBB and through IB Catalyst Ensure new funding opportunities are identified by key academic groups engaged in biopharmaceutical and biological therapeutic products research. 8/17

9 D: Driving advances in fundamental bioscience underpinning health and quality of life - Grand Challenge 3 D3 Support the industrial application of synthetic biologybased platforms for the discovery and development of novel biological activities, products and processes (2.1.1(3)) Monitor progress of IKC in synthetic biology (with EPSRC and TSB) through 9-month review process (Q ). Support Synthetic Biology Special Interest Group with TSB to facilitate the implementation of UK Synthetic Biology Road Map E: Maximising the impact of our science and skilled people E1 Secure and demonstrate Increase awareness of BBSRCassociated spin-out companies and economic and wider benefit from past bioscience research communicate impact of these (3.1) companies to relevant stakeholders E2 Partner with business in research and training to ensure user needs are addressed (3.2) Develop and communicate case studies of impact from BBSRC institute research, building on mid-term reviews of institutes Build on ICP strategic relationship developed through regular visits to partners and students. Develop and implement strategy for supporting alternative routes of industrially-relevant training 9/17

10 E: Maximising the impact of our science and skilled people E2 Partner with business in Continue successfully to deliver research and training to ensure Flexible Interchange Programme user needs are addressed (3.2) (FLIP) Expand and enhance Modular Training Partnership (MTP) programme to support businessrelevant bioscience training at postgraduate level. Develop alternative models of doctoral training, to sit alongside existing CASE studentships scheme, to recognise in-work training and education as legitimate routes of highlevel qualifications. E3 Facilitate improved academicindustry links by helping researchers understand industrial challenges (3.2) E4 Drive knowledge exchange and translation from bioscience research (3.3; 3.6) Demonstrate progress through impact case studies programme Continue to hold appropriate pharma industry events to raise awareness of BBSRC research and communicate industry need Further drive KEC within institutes through monitoring progress delivering against published strategies Pursue actions raised by BBSRC BSI Strategy Panel at mid-term Review 10/17

11 E: Maximising the impact of our science and skilled people E4 Drive knowledge exchange and Continue to develop culture change translation from bioscience competitions to support research research community s activities in KE and (3.3; 3.6) translation. Support and promote community impacts through the Fostering Innovation competitions Support Gateway to Research (GtR) to ensure it is a sustainable facility for UK and global use Actively promote GtR portal to business community and wider audiences Shape and support UK brokerage solutions to ensure they are harmonious with GtR and exploit its potential. E5 Develop BBSRC s role within innovation system and framework to advance UK innovation infrastructure (2.2.4; 3.4; 3.6) Babraham: Complete new Follow-on Office/Laboratory Signature Building (B930) (end Q2) bringing investment phase of P44 to a close Commence construction of new bioincubator (B910) (Q3) Maintain total occupancy of (non-bi) campus buildings above 85% business plan target 11/17

12 E: Maximising the impact of our science and skilled people E5 Develop BBSRC s role within innovation system and framework to advance UK innovation infrastructure (2.2.4; 3.4; 3.6) Norwich: Complete Centrum building and handover to operational use (Q1) Complete campus-wide IT infrastructure upgrade (Q1) Commence construction of new Molecular Pharming and investigate establishing NRP spoke for BIS-funded Centre of Process Innovation Q4. Rothamsted: Progress delivery of campus vision: Complete construction of new Shared Resources Hub (Q4) Complete construction of new Communications and Conference Centre (Q4) Finalise governance arrangements for Rothamsted Research Centres Ltd 12/17

13 E: Maximising the impact of our science and skilled people E5 Develop BBSRC s role within innovation system and framework to advance UK innovation infrastructure (2.2.4; 3.4; 3.6) Aberystwyth/IBERS: Progress delivery of campus vision through: Appointment of dedicated Campus Director (by Aberystwyth University) (Q1) Securing additional funding from other stakeholders leveraged by BBSRC contribution. Commencement of construction phase of AIEC investment programme. Establishmemt of new campus governance (including SPV with AU and BBSRC as shareholders) Q2 Edinburgh Roslin: Progress delivery of campus vision through: Establishment of future governance structure/vehicle for Easter Bush Innovation Hub Commencement of Easter Bush Innovation Hub 13/17

14 E: Maximising the impact of our science and skilled people E6 Build and sustain R&D skills Continue working in partnership with and capabilities in strategically Advanced Training Partnerships to important or vulnerable areas deliver high quality, postgraduate-level (3.5; 3.6; 2.2.5) training for agriculture and food sector Explore the expansion of ATP mechanism to other strategic areas of BBSRC remit, e.g. industrial biotechnology Through DTPs, develop fuller understanding of vulnerable bioscience capabilities, and identify routes (with partners) to ensure such strategically important areas are appropriately supported. Draw from ENWW-BSC Expert Working Group Report to develop skills in synthetic and computational biology F: Enhancing cross-council and cross-governmental working and transforming delivery of BBSRC funding and research F1 Develop and work through UK Continue to develop partnerships with partnerships with the research research base through strategic base and research users partnerships with Universities and (2.2.2) Institutes, and engage with partners on key strategy and policy issues e.g. BIS capital consultation Further develop effective partnerships, RTCs and other collaborative mechanisms. 14/17

15 F: Enhancing cross-council and cross-governmental working and transforming delivery of BBSRC funding and research F2 Increase TSB engagement in our strategic priorities (2.4.4) Identify high-quality proposals for funding through ERA-Net in Industrial Biotechnology and ERA-Net in Bioenergy Continue to implement jointly funded BBSRC/EPSRC/ TSB IB Catalyst to fund large collaborative grants which can be used for all priority areas in industrial biotechnology and bioenergy research and development. F3 With NC3Rs and other funders address Govt pledge to reduce animal usage (2.4.1) Maintain relevant BBSRC investment, and work with NC3Rs to extend awareness of research outcomes Increase baseline support for NC3Rs (Q2) Hold further joint workshop with NC3Rs to disseminate the activities of the joint programme in measures and assessment of animal welfare (Q4) Ensure recommendations from Bateson continue to be followed 15/17

16 F: Enhancing cross-council and cross-governmental working and transforming delivery of BBSRC funding and research F4 Support bioscience research and infrastructure underpinning UK national security in e.g. food, water, energy and defence against infectious diseases (2.2.4) Ensure Pirbright Institute validation, licensing and occupation work enables full benefits realisation of investment in DP1 facilities Commence construction activity for CL2 laboratory (phase 2, DP2) Appoint contractor to support design development of BRF (Biological Resources Facility) in phase 2 of DP2 Develop Site-wide strategy for energy usage/requirements to support new/existing facilities F5 Sustain public confidence in research (2.3.2) Identify and publish case studies relevant to national security Further develop public engagement plans for GFS Ensure BBSRC strategic decision making considers full range ofpublic and stakeholder perspectives through programme of openness and tailored dialogue projects Build on assessment of institute activities to embed and further develop public engagement capacity Continue to support researchers with science engagement and public communication training 16/17

17 F: Enhancing cross-council and cross-governmental working and transforming delivery of BBSRC funding and research F5 Revise corporate strategic communications and engagement activity and targetted stakeholder channels in response to 2014 stakeholder benchmarking project F6 Boost BBSRC engagement with science and research users in EU and worldwide to bring benefit to the UK research base (2.3.2) Further build partnerships across UK Government and overseas for international strategic aims Ensure active BBSRC participation in year one of Newton Fund (see B2) Further influence development of second calls for applications in EU Horizon 2020 to maximise benefit to UK bioscience research base and continue lead role in EU Joint Programming Initiative in agriculture, food security and climate change F7 Drive efficiencies, including demand management, and measure success (2.2.2; 4.2) Maintain effective working with RCUK overseas offices and BIS/FCO Science and Innovation Network delivering as required Deliver BBSRC share of Wakeham efficiency savings to be generated by RCs Ensure demand management mechanisms remain robust Deliver an effective response to relevant recommendations set out in the Dodds Review Relevant to cross-council activities (Research themes, impact, efficiency savings) 17/17