England falling behind on delivering world-class apprenticeships
England does not have a world-class apprenticeship system according to a new report by the University of Derby and the... read the full article
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Wakeham review recommends enhanced role for Science Council in degree accreditation
The Science Council has been recommended to take a leading role in overseeing the degree accreditation frameworks across science by... read the full article
Urgent action on science apprenticeships required, say employers
The UK economy will need to attract and train up to 73,000 new science apprentices between now and 2025 to... read the full article
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
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
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