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Dr Bev Mackenzie (Science Council trustee) sits with a smile in front of shelves of books

I stood for election to make a difference

by Dr Bev Mackenzie CSci CMarCsi I will be the first to admit I have always been a ‘joiner’; always... read the full article

Blog | 01.03.16

Portrait of Edmund Nickless (Science Council trustee) in a library

A deeply rewarding experience

by Edmund Nickless The Science Council grew out of the former Council of Science and Technology Institutes, a confederation that... read the full article

Blog | 01.03.16

Female medical scientist is scrubs looking into a microscope

The role of professional registration in supporting ethical behaviour

By Colin Grant, Chair of the Science Council Registration Authority Unethical behaviour in science can manifest itself in a variety... read the full article

Blog | 29.02.16

Female scientist looks at a flask containing bright blue liquid

If trust in science falls, society suffers

Ipsos MORI released new polling last month, showing that scientists are among the most trusted professionals in Britain, only behind... read the full article

Blog | 22.02.16

Prospect launch poster competition for science technicians to showcase skills

Prospect, the union which represents scientists and engineers, has launched a poster competition to encourage more technicians, and those in technical... read the full article

News | 19.02.16

Two technicians working together on a circuit board at a desk

Supporting transitions into education and employment for people with disabilities

By Martin Hollins, Chair of the STEMM Disability Advisory Committee A report published by the Resolution Foundation last month brought home to... read the full article

Blog | 15.02.16

Science Council CEO, Belinda Phipps, presents Newcastle University' Vice Chancellor, Professor Chris Brink, with their Employer Champion plaque

Newcastle University celebration day for technical staff

Newcastle University today celebrated the important role their technicians play in research and delivering an excellent learning experience for students.... read the full article

News | 10.02.16

Plaque presentation with group of Affinity Water staff outside their laboratory building

Affinity Water awarded with Employer Champion status

The Science Council visited Affinity Water’s laboratory in Staines today to present them with their Employer Champion plaque. Employer Champion... read the full article

News | 10.02.16