Civil Service should invest in the quality of its own scientists
As we have heard at every Budget and Spending Review in the past 6 years, the government recognises that investment... read the full article
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Altmetric’s High Five – Fat Dogs, Beer and Antibiotic Resistance (May 2016)
Welcome to the Altmetric High Five, in association with the Science Council. On a monthly basis, the High Five posts... read the full article
Online system hits 1,000 applicants
The new online application system for professional registration, which launched last September, has reached its 1,000th applicant milestone. The online... read the full article
Medical profession needs to reflect the society it serves
Chartered Scientist, Professor Stephen Holgate appeared in front of a group of MPs last week to discuss widening access into... read the full article
IBMS launch new look British Journal of Biomedical Science
The IBMS have announced the relaunch of the British Journal of Biomedical Science (BJBS) to be published by Taylor& Francis Group... read the full article
Professional Development Masterclasses (SLS Lab Show)
On Wednesday 25 May, the Science Council hosted a Professional Development Zone at the SLS Laboratory Show and Conference. One of... read the full article
Science degree accreditation needs a unifying framework
You’d be forgiven for missing it amid the clamour around the Higher Education White Paper, but another report that could... read the full article
Scientific Laboratory Show draws over 1,000 to Nottingham
Leading science academics and entrepreneurs from around the world gathered in Nottingham yesterday for the 2016 Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference,... read the full article
Actively supporting career development for technicians in Higher Education
By Andrew Lee RSci, Technical Team Leader (Food Sciences), University of Nottingham Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are increasingly becoming more business orientated,... read the full article
MRC Harwell launch professional registration scheme
The Science Council visited the Medical Research Council’s site at Harwell yesterday to formally launch their professional registration scheme, along with... read the full article