Enabling broader learning and enhanced destination for apprentices
The apprenticeship landscape can be seen as a chess board, where multiple pieces engage as a collective, but with their... read the full article
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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.
Apprenticeships: AstraZeneca
Photo credit AstraZeneca As part of National Apprenticeship Week, the Science Council interviewed Kim Hardman – Director of UK... read the full article
Nottingham Trent University becomes the latest Employer Champion
The Science Council awarded Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Employer Champion status at their Technician Conference on Monday 19th December 2022.... read the full article
2022 Highlights
As 2022 is drawing to a close, we wanted to highlight the important and exciting work that has been delivered... read the full article
Science Council President, Professor Carole Mundell awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the British Science Association (BSA)
Professor Carole Mundell received the Honorary Fellowship alongside, Professor Saiful Islam (University of Oxford) and Gillian Burke (BBC presenter). The... read the full article
CPD Awards 2022 announcement
The Science Council 2022 CPD Award ceremony took place at One Birdcage Walk in London on Monday 21st November 2022.... read the full article
UKRI announced as partner for the fifth UK Higher Education Technicians Summit in 2023
The UK’s largest conference dedicated to the professional development, success and achievements of technicians in higher education and research returns... read the full article
Digital series champions key role of materials, minerals and mining in driving net zero
One of our members, the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) has partnered with CWP to produce a digital... read the full article
Climate Conference
On 29th September the Science Council held its first ever policy conference titled The Science Council Climate Conference – The... read the full article
Pioneering Technician Leadership Programme Returns for 2023
A ‘life-changing’ women in technical leadership programme designed to tackle EDI challenges and the workforce imbalance in higher education and... read the full article