Over 50 years, the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the University of Sussex has developed a reputation as a leading ac ... ademic centre at the forefront of thinking on science, technology and innovation. SPRU’s world-renowned, multi-disciplinary research has helped policy makers to address real-world problems. The innovative and collaborative approach taken by the SPRU team has seen contributions to both theory and practice, and also inspired countless researchers and students. SPRU is also internationally recognised as one of UK’s top schools for energy economics research — drawing expertise from academics from SPRU and the Sussex Energy Group (SEG), one of the largest energy policy research groups in the world. Attracting top students from all over the world, many former SPRU students and staff have gone on to influence science and technology policy around the world and play leading roles in government, academia, research and businesses. SPRU ranks consistently high in the Global Go To Think Tank Index Report which is published annually by the University of Pennsylvania (USA). In 2019, SPRU was ranked first in the UK and third in the world of Top Science and Technology Policy Think Tanks. read more