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
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University of Strathclyde awarded Science Council Employer Champion Status
The Science Council visited the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow yesterday to award its Employer Champion plaque to the Dean... read the full article
UK science needs the EU and the wider world
Last night, the Science Council hosted the first debate between the two official lead campaigns for the EU referendum, on 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
Government failing a generation of young people
The House of Lords Social Mobility Committee report on improving young people’s transitions to work has concluded that there remains... 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
MPs back Science Council’s call to create more flexible working environments
The House of Commons Women and Equalities Select Committee gender equality report has called for greater job flexible to support... read the full article
IBMS and the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists announce global agreement
The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), a member of the Science Council, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian... 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