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"theWeather Club" is launched for weather lovers across Britain.

The Royal Meteorological Society has recently launched "theWeather Club" to bring together like minded weather lovers from across Britain. Read more

Royal Meteorological Society awards 2010 call for nominations

The Society's awards for excellence in meteorology are held in high regards across the international community Read more

New group to bring together expertise on overseas development projects

This October sees the launch of the Learned Societies for Development (LSfD) steering group and network under the UK National Commission for UNESCO. Read more

Scientists of the Future

Future Morph launched their second action on the Orange ‘Do Some Good’ app today Read more

Future Morph Planet SciCast Award 2010

On Friday 16th July, The Royal Institution in London played host to the annual SciCast awards ceremony 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

Financial Times Science podcast

Listen to the latest FT Science podcast presented by Clive Cookson of the Financial Times with regular studio guest Diana Garnham, CEO of the Science Council Read more

Biofuels, snake venom and BP's oil spill

This weeks FT Science podcast hears about biofuel research in the US, anti-snake venom in Brazil and estimating the amount of oil leaked from the broken BP pipe. Read more

The Browne Report on student finance is published

We respond to Lord Browne's independent review of higher education and student finance. 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

New Principles on Scientific Advice to Government

The Government has released new principles on scientific advice to Government in response to concerns from the science community following the dismissal of Professor Nutt. Read more

Gareth Roberts Science Policy Lecture 2009

Professor Sir David King outlines his priorities for science in the 21st century Read more

Sustainable Cities Event - 15th June 2009

The Natural Capital Initiative and Science Council held an evening event in London on 15 June 2009, to explore the concept of ‘greening’ a city. Read more

RAS publication introduces big science for the big society

The Royal Astronomical Society have published a new booklet detailing the hidden benefits to society of the study of astronomy. Read more

MP web awards winners announced

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT presented Charlie Elphicke MP with the Overall Winner’s award. Read more

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, collects award

Research undertaken by Echo Research on behalf of BCS, was recognised with a silver award for best use of communication measurement in the business to business category. Read more

Science a key foundation for international development

House of Commons Science & Technology report on science and international development Read more

Heseltine review calls for long term science investment

Heseltine review calls for long term science investment Read more

Science Council New Registers Project

Two research projects have been comissioned to assess the potential for developing two new registers at technician and graduate level following the success of the CSci scheme Read more

Gender issues in science

Diana Garnham is the first guest blogger for 2011 on the UKRC web site. She describes her unpredictable non-science career path to the Science Council and the importance of science engaging and involving the whole of society. Read more

Future Morph is now on Twitter

Follow Future Morph at @future_morph to hear all about where studying science and maths can take you Read more

Two new Chief Executives for Science Council member bodies

The Society of General Microbiology and Institute of Biomedical Science have both announced new appointments Read more

Science careers far broader than parents perceive

A survey launched by TV scientist Brian Cox today, reveals that almost a third of parents have no idea about the jobs available in medicine, science and engineering. Read more

Putting Science on the Map in National Science and Engineering Week

It's time to stop hiding. Read more

New Registers consultation opens

The Science Council invites feedback on draft standards for new registers in science: Registered Science Technician and Registered Scientist Read more

September 2012

Including government and parliamentary news and appointments, public policy and more Read more

Sir Tom Blundell elected President

Sir Tom Blundell has been elected to be the new President of the Science Council Read more

Sir Tom Blundell Elected President

Hidden Science goes sporty

From Friday 1st July the Hidden Science action on the ‘Do Some Good’ app will be covering all things related to sport. Read more

Hidden Science goes travelling

As schools break up for the summer holidays the Hidden Science action will be focused on Travel & Tourism during August Read more

London Fashion Week: where creativity meets science and technology

Where science meets fashion careers Read more

20% of UK workforce depends on science skills

New Science Council report reveals shape of UK workforce Read more

October 2012

Including government and parliamentary news and appointments, public policy and more Read more

New Executive Director at Royal Statistical Society

Hetan Shah took up his new role as Executive Director on 3 October 2011 Read more

Open public consultations

A list of open public consultations on science and education issues which relate to the interests of the Science Council and Members Read more

Good careers guidance has never been so important warn MPs

Education Select Committee warns against making schools solely responsible for careers guidance Read more

Women in Science: Nurturing Nobel’s

Business-University Collaboration Review

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

Women of Outstanding achievement award 2012 open for nominations

UKRC and WISE have announced eight categories for this years joint awards Read more

Awards for Excellence in Meteorology

The call for nominations is now open for the Royal Meteorological Society’s 2012 awards Read more

IPEM announce new CEO

The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) has announced the appointment of Rosemary Cook CBE to the post of Chief Executive Officer Read more

First science technicians join the register

Vince Cable and Lord Sainsbury have presented registration certificates to the first technicians to be awarded Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) status. Read more

The Royal Meteorological Society seeks new Chief Executive

Current CEO, Professor Paul Hardaker has been appointed as the new Chief Executive at the Institute of Physics from September 2012 Read more

Science Council welcomes Sports Scientists in Olympic Year

The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) has become a member of the Science Council Read more

2013 John Maddox Prize for standing up for science

The prize is a joint initiative of Nature and Sense about Science and is now open for nominations Read more

Science Council members to award scholarships for mathematics teachers

Science Council members to award scholarships for mathematics teachers Read more

April 2013

Science Council news, government and parliamentary news and appointments, public policy and more Read more

E-Mentoring for Science Careers

The Social Mobility Foundation is looking for mentors to provide career advise to sixteen and seventeen year olds Read more

Health and Safety Executive chair appointed IChemE president

Judith Hackitt CBE become the Institution of Chemical Engineers’ 73rd President Read more