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
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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.
Budget 2016: short-term gains but (possible) long-term pains
After ruminating for a couple of days on this week’s Budget announcement, one might come to the conclusion that this... read the full article
Raising standards in HE teaching for all teaching staff
I can’t begin to tell you how many submissions to the government’s Higher Education Green Paper I have read over the... read the full article
6 ways to achieve gender pay equality in the science workforce
Did you know that more women achieve first degrees and postgraduate degrees in STEM subjects than men yet only make... read the full article
Scientific evidence alone is not what people need or want to inform policy
Professor Dame Anne Glover delivers the Roberts Lecture 2015 on the topic of whether international policy could be driven by... read the full article
IST appoints Helen Sharman OBE as their new President
Science Council member, the Institute of Science and Technology appointed Helen Sharman OBE as its new President on 19th October... read the full article
6 ways the government can address lack of confidence in apprenticeships
Statutory regulation for apprenticeships should be part of a wider programme of reform to address issues of the perception, take... read the full article
What next for science in the European Union?
This week the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Junker announced his decision to abolish the role of Chief Scientific... read the full article
Brussels visit illuminates EU science policy for members
Science Council staff and member organisations spent two days in Brussels learning more about policy development in the EU and... read the full article
Equipping everyone for the digital revolution
The independent UK Digital Skills Taskforce has published its report into the supply of digital skills to the UK economy,... read the full article