Research and policy

The Software Sustainability Institute plays a vital role in advancing research and shaping policy. We work at the intersection of software, research, and infrastructure—supporting evidence-based policymaking and promoting sustainable, software-driven research practices.

Explore our work in the resources below.

Research studies

We have listed information about studies carried out by the Software Sustainability Institute, along with their relevant participant information sheets.

EDIA Research Strategy

Research strategy for exploring and improving diversity and inclusion within RSE and computational research domains

Digital and Professional Skills for Industry

This report provides analysis into skills gaps for UK graduates as they transition into software engineering and data science roles within industry and the public sector.

Understanding Critical Software

This scoping study explores key issues around the critical software required to deliver the UKRI digital research infrastructure (DRI), and recommends what help UKRI could provide to support their investments.