New guide to finding a Professional Membership Body launched
It can be tricky for scientists to find a Membership Body that fits their personal and professional identity, especially if... read the full article
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About Science Council
The Science Council provides the quality assurance system for those working in science. We set the standards for professional registration for practising scientists and science technicians across all scientific disciplines. Through our Licensed Bodies we admit to our registers scientists and science technicians who meet our competence and conduct requirements and commit to Continuing Professional Development. Those scientists who reach the required standards are recognised by the following designations CSci, CSciTeach, RSci and RSciTech.
Standing up for science: call for nominations for Maddox Prize 2016
In his famous poem If, Rudyard Kipling lauded the ability to, “trust yourself when all men doubt you.” However, in the... read the full article
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... read the full article
SIAS welcomes 150 new apprentice registrations
Science Industry Assessment Service (SIAS) a new service responsible for ensuring the assessments and testing for a number of new Apprenticeships... read the full article
Working together to advance UK science
The Science Council is working with Scientific Laboratory Supplies to champion the excitement and enjoyment of a career in science at... read the full article
Technicians take the spotlight
Last night saw the launch of Technicians Make it Happen, an exhibition and campaign by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation that challenges... read the full article
The sweet joy of CPD
It’s Caramel Popcorn Day, the perfect occasion to celebrate everything good about CPD. Or, as we call it, Continuing Professional... read the full article
UK Chemical Engineers support EU membership
A new survey by Science Council member organisation, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) reveals that their members support Britain’s continuing... read the full article
IMarEST welcomes first female president
Jane Smallman CSci CMarSci FIMarEST was appointed 114th President of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) at... read the full article
Apprenticeships: Widening access to the science workforce
We need an agile and highly skilled science workforce to be able to boost our economy and raise our standards of... read the full article