New position statement on climate changeThe Geological Society has prepared a position statement on climate change, focusing specifically on the geological evidence Read more
16 November 2010
HomeopathyThe Science Council gives written evidence to House of Commons Select Committee, November 2009 Read more
02 September 2010
Enhancing vocational education - Science Council responds to Wolf ReviewThe Science Council has welcomed the Wolf Review as an essential and timely review of vocational education. Read more
05 November 2010
Policy PortalScience policy - collection of papers on important science policy issues across national and international science communities Read more
02 September 2010
Animal experimentsScientific opinion on animal experiments, animal rights science and testing policies, scientific research and the ethics of experiments on animals
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Climate changeStudy of climate change and the science of global warming
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Comprehensive Spending Review 2010This 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
02 September 2010
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
02 September 2010The Science Council and Member Bodies science and education position statements and consultation responses Read more
02 September 2010Science Council's response to the proposed Science Diploma Read more
02 September 2010
Science for Careers Expert Group report publishedScience 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
01 March 2010Science Council Priorities for UK Science and Innovation Policy 2010 - 2015 Read more
15 March 2010
Science a key foundation for international developmentHouse of Commons Science & Technology report on science and international development Read more
26 October 2012
Heseltine review calls for long term science investment Heseltine review calls for long term science investment Read more
02 November 2012The Science Council’s March 2010 position statement on priorities for science and innovation policy Read more
15 March 2011Including government and parliamentary news and appointments, public policy and more Read more
17 September 2012Including government and parliamentary news and appointments, public policy and more Read more
29 October 2012A list of open public consultations on science and education issues which relate to the interests of the Science Council and Members Read more
17 October 2011David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science has launched the Science Council’s new register for professional technicians Read more
21 October 2011
BiofuelsStatements and reports on the production, application and sustainability of biofuels Read more
01 February 2012
Carbon Capture and StorageStatements and reports on Carbon Capture and Storage technologies, policies and applications Read more
01 February 2012
Genetically Modified OrganismsGenetically Modified Organisms Read more
01 February 2012
Good careers guidance has never been so important warn MPsEducation Select Committee warns against making schools solely responsible for careers guidance Read more
23 January 2013
Business-University Collaboration ReviewSir Tim Wilson's Review of Business-University Collaboration is published 28th February 2012. Read more
28 February 2012This 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
30 April 2012A page of links and downloads to reports, responses and information about open access to scientific research Read more
16 July 2012
Policy ActivityThe Science Council provides a voice on policy issues affecting the science community, fostering debate and the exchange of ideas Read more
09 January 2013Science Council news, government and parliamentary news and appointments, public policy and more Read more
01 May 2013
Party ConferencesScience Council has hosted a number of fringe events at the Party Conferences Read more
11 March 2013The Science Council responded to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills consulation on the use of Comapny and Business Names Read more
17 June 2013