Policy events

Please see our events page for any upcoming policy events.

Past events

International Collaboration in Science

In June 2022, the Science Council hosted a panel discussion and networking reception to explore the challenges and opportunities for International Collaboration in Science. The panel consisted of Science Council President, Professor Carole Mundell, Executive Director of CaSE, Professor Sarah Main, Director of Universities UK International, Vivienne Stern MBE and Chief Executive of CARA, Stephen Wordsworth. Read the summary and find the video recording of the panel discussion.

Science Summit: the science professions post-Brexit
In September 2016 the Science Council brought together EU experts and stakeholders for a day of analysis and discussion on the ramifications and opportunities presented by Brexit for the science professions. Read a summary of the Science Summit.

EU Referendum Debate: UK science doesn’t need the European Union
In April 2016 the Science Council hosted the first debate between the two official lead campaigns for the EU referendum on the subject ‘UK Science Doesn’t Need the European Union’. Read a summary of the EU Referendum Debate.

Recurring events

The Roberts Lecture is held biennially. Read more about its purpose and past speakers here.

If you would like to know more about Science Council policy events please contact Ryan Mercer.