The Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) is responsible for: Providing scientific advice to the Prime Minister and members of cabinet … read more
UK Research and Innovation has announced the new ‘UKRI-Science Research and Academia’ scheme, which allows non-EEA researchers, scientists and academics to come to the UK for up to two years. read more
The science minister Sam Gyimah gave his first major science speech at the opening of the Schrödinger Building, Oxford Science Park. read more
Experts react to Horizon Europe proposal. read more
In a speech on the 21st May, the Prime Minister will highlight plans to transform outcomes for people with chronic diseases.
A strong life sciences sector can simultaneously benefit the UK’s economy and help improve the nation’s health. But who in the Government is leading the delivery of the Life Sciences Industrial Strategy? To whom are they accountable? What power do they have to harness Government departments and the NHS? read more
A new analysis of data, published in The Lancet, reports that recommended alcohol limits in many countries should be lowered to around 100g/week for men and women.
The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has published it’s second report on Brexit, science and innovation. read more
The UK has a proud maritime history, but how is our relationship with the sea changing, and what are the … read more
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidance on transvaginal mesh repair of anterior or posterior vaginal wall prolapse.
The government are opening a public consultation into opt-out organ donation.
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The scientific community reacted to the latest Brexit developments as a deal was struck between the UK and the EU after extensive talks. read more
The government has announced a sector deal with the life sciences sector. read more
Michael Gove is shaping up to be an unlikely champion for the environment. Many scientists have welcomed his recent announcement that … read more
The business secretary Greg Clark has unveiled the government’s industrial strategy.
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The chancellor of the exchequer has laid out the 2017 Autumn budget. read more
Amsterdam has been named as the new headquarters of the European Medicines Agency (EMA). read more
The UK government have announced that they will work with industry to boost spending on R&D to 2.4 per cent of GDP by 2027.
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The UK Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland can set a minimum price for alcohol, rejecting a challenge by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
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It is reported that Patrick Vallance, head of R&D at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), is to be appointed as the new Government Chief Scientific Adviser.
