UK science needs the EU and wider world
Last month's Science Council debate, 'UK science doesn't need the European Union' was a lively affair. A packed-out room heard compelling arguments from the 'Britain Stronger in Europe' and 'Vote Leave' campaigns. The event summary includes results of the vote by attendees, some of the best tweets and post-debate reaction. The debate received coverage in the Times Higher Education, the global digital media network the Digital Journal and The Telegraph online. You can also read post-debate blogposts from Dr Martin Turner from the BioIndustry Association, and Oliver Lewis from the Vote Leave campaign.
Improving access to the science professions
The Sutton Trust has launched an inquiry into how best to improve access to leading professions. The Science Council will be hosting a roundtable discussion at its Farringdon Office on Tuesday 17th May between 10am and 12pm to provide members with the opportunity to share information and ideas to help shape their own responses.
What next for science in London under Sadiq Khan?
There is a new Mayor in town! So what does this mean for science in the capital? We asked members and friends what they would like Sadiq Khan to do for science and scientists in London.
Science and the devolved nations 2016
The Parliamentary and Assembly elections in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will have a great bearing on the future of science in the UK. In the lead-up we asked Bristow Muldoon at The Royal Society of Edinburgh and Leigh Jeffes at the Royal Society of Chemistry to provide a summary of where science features in the parties manifestos, and what they mean for professional and learned societies.
Urgent action on science apprenticeships required, say employers
73,000! That's the number of new science apprentices the UK economy will need to train over the next ten years to remain globally competitive. The figure comes from the Science Industry Partnership. Read more.
Tom Blundell steps down as President
Professor Sir Tom Blundell has ended his five year term as Science Council President. During this period he has presided over much change for the organisation: the launch and growth of two new registers, the inaugural list of 100 leading practising scientists, and the appointment of a new Chief Executive. Read more.
