A clearer vision for technical education is good for science
It’s already been a busy summer for government education White Papers. First Higher Education and now Skills, and there’s nothing... read the full article
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Fundamental shift needed on technical education in England
The Report of the Independent Panel on Technical Education was published today, setting out a vision for technical education in... read the full article
University of Exeter and National Laboratory Service awarded Employer Champion status
Photo: Jacqui Marshall, University of Exeter (left) and Belinda Phipps, Science Council (right) The Science Council celebrated the University of... read the full article
Scientists can still keep the faith
The EU referendum result this morning raises more questions than it answers, particularly for us around the future of science... read the full article
How do we define a scientist?
A few years ago, the Science Council put forward a definition of science. We would now like to turn our... read the full article
Science Council welcomes new trustees
Following our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 14th June, we are pleased to announce the appointment of 3 new trustees; Dr... read the full article
Life on Mars: a project that’s out of this world
It is 2 days before Tim Peake piloted one of the Mars Rover prototypes from the International Space Station. I am on a... read the full article
Biochemical Society joins the Science Council
The Science Council is pleased to announce that the Biochemical Society has been welcomed as a full member organisation. This... read the full article
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
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