Policy

New position statement on climate change

The Geological Society has prepared a position statement on climate change, focusing specifically on the geological evidence Read more

Enhancing vocational education - Science Council responds to Wolf Review

The Science Council has welcomed the Wolf Review as an essential and timely review of vocational education. Read more

Policy portal

Collection of papers on important science policy issues in areas of significant consensus across national and international science communities Read more

Animal experiments

Scientific opinion on animal experiments, animal rights science and testing policies, scientific research and the ethics of experiments on animals

Climate change

Study of climate change and the science of global warming

Comprehensive Spending Review 2010

This is a key time for the science community to give its views on the comprehensive spending review. Please find submissions and key documents below. Read more

Scientific opinion on creationism and intelligent design

Darwin's 200th birthday was an opportunity to celebrate Charles Darwin's life and the contribution he made to increasing understanding of the world Read more

Education

The Science Council and Member Bodies education position statements and consultation responses Read more

Use of wastewater bio-solids (also known as sewage sludge)

Bio-solid management and recycling: responsible treatment and disposal of wastewater sewage sludge Read more

Science Diploma

Science Council's response to the proposed Science Diploma Read more

Science for Careers Expert Group report published

Science for Careers Expert Group report published and warns that unless science speaks to young people the UK faces skills shortages Find out more here. Read more

Science Council Priorities for UK Science and Innovation Policy 2010 - 2015

Science Council Priorities for UK Science and Innovation Policy 2010 - 2015 Read more

Science and Innovation

The Science Council’s March 2010 position statement on priorities for science and innovation policy Read more

Draft policy update

Open public consultations

Below is a list of open public consultations relating to the interests of the Science Council and Members Read more

David Willetts MP gives Third Roberts Science Policy Lecture

David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science has launched the Science Council’s new register for professional technicians Read more

Biofuels

Statements and reports on the production, application and sustainability of biofuels Read more

Carbon Capture and Storage

Statements and reports on Carbon Capture and Storage technologies, policies and applications Read more

Business-University Collaboration Review

Sir Tim Wilson's Review of Business-University Collaboration is published 28th February 2012. Read more

Priorities for Science and Innovation Policy 2010-2015

This position statement is intended as a high-level statement of the Science Council’s interests, priorities and objectives for UK science and innovation policy Read more