2020 Biochemical Society Awards now open
Nominations have now opened for the 2020 Biochemical Society Awards – the field’s most prestigious awards that recognize established researchers... 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.
Nominations closed for CPD Awards 2018
The Science Council’s CPD Awards are back for the fourth successive year. ***Nominations are now closed*** The CPD awards are... read the full article
Vice Chancellors and institute directors pledge swift action to support technical staff
Today more than half of UK universities and several research institutes have backed a pledge to support their technicians. Through... read the full article
Six new trustees elected to Science Council Board
Following our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 9th August, we are pleased to announce the election of 6 new trustees to... read the full article
Chartered Scientist receives Queen’s Birthday Honour
Congratulations to Chartered Scientist Professor Tom Crick who was honoured in the Queen’s 2017 Birthday Honours List. Professor Crick, who... read the full article
Effective charities need effective boards, says Lords report
Until recently I would have probably found the House of Lords’ Select Committee on Charities report on strengthening the charitable... read the full article
Chartered Scientists receive New Year Honours
Congratulations to two Chartered Scientists who were honoured in the Queen’s 2017 New Year Honours List. The Science Council’s Chair... read the full article
ASPiH joins the Science Council
The Science Council is pleased to announce that the Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare has been welcomed as a... read the full article
Brexit knowns and unknowns: what the experts think
The UK’s exit from the European Union is likely to have a significant impact on UK science. Last week the... read the full article
Science Council Board welcomes new co-opted trustees
At its July meeting the Board of Trustees appointed two new co-opted trustees, Sue Ferns and Dr Chris Westcott. Both... read the full article