Government Social Research
GSRU is the Chief Government Social Scientist's supporting office. It provides strategic leadership to the Government Social Research service and supports it in delivering an effective service. It has a broad role in promoting the use of evidence in strategy, policy and delivery and leads on strategic social research issues and standards for social research in government. It represents GSR and its work within government and in the wider research community. It also provides practical support and advice to departments on the organisation and delivery of research and on recruitment, career development and training.