Research leadership is not a common topic of discussion. It should be.
Research leadership matters. It drives, sustains, supports, protects and inspires people. It is connective and catalysing. This matters because without it, increasing public investment in research and development is unlikely to fulfil its potential in terms of both scientific excellence and societal impact.
Without thinking about what research leadership is and why it matters, the UK is unlikely to fulfil its science superpower ambitions.
