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The Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, founded in 1939, is a major focus for scientific and technological issues providing a liaison between Parliamentarians and scientific bodies, science-based industry and the academic world.

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Future Programme

Monday 13th January 2020 at 5.00pm, Grimond Room, Portcullis House
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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Monday 13th January 2020 at 5.30pm, Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Discussion Meeting ‘SMART ENERGY’
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Into the deep - Discovering our Oceans

June 25, 2019

As new research and innovation pushes the frontiers of exploration of the deep ocean and opens up new possibilities, what challenges do we face? And how can we responsibly seize these new opportunities?

Join the P&SC

January 6, 2018

Membership is open to all members of both Houses of Parliament, British Members of the European Parliament, Universities, Scientific and Technical Organisations, industrial companies and organisations representing those affected by science...

Science and Food Manufacturing Discussion Meeting

November 24, 2017

The Parliamentary and Scientific Committee are holding a discussion meeting in partnership with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Food and Drink Manufacturing on Science and Food Manufacturing.

Parliamentary and Scientific Committee

July 4, 2017

Human Fungal Diseases Meeting

July 4, 2017

Discussion meeting on Human Fungal Diseases on Monday 17 July 2017. How can we tackle these diseases affecting over a billion people across the world?

Commander Powell Memoirs

March 30, 2017

COMMANDER OF THE FIFTH ESTATE THE LIFE AND TIMES OF CHRISTOPHER POWELL DOYEN OF LOBBYISTS

Patrick Jenkin, Lord Jenkin of Roding

January 4, 2016

The Parliamentary and Scientific Committee is very sorry to hear of the death of Lord Jenkin of Roding. He was our President for more than five years.

September 25, 2012

The UK’s Future Immigration System By Robbie Lammas, Office of Stephen Metcalfe MP Download the Bill Briefing Here

September 25, 2012

STEM for BRITAIN STEM for BRITAIN encourages, supports and promotes Britain’s early-career research scientists, engineers, technologists and mathematicians. They are the “engine-room” of development of UK research and R&D, and ultimately of UK plc.

September 24, 2012

Claiming the Ice – Britain and Antarctica 1900-1950 A new book by John Dudeney and John Sheail Read more...

UK research and innovation - Royal Society http://www.royalsociety.org Research and innovation takes place all over the UK. The Government’s Industrial Strategy commits to significantly increase investment in UK Research & Development (R&D) and reach a target of 2.4% of GDP by 2027, with a longer term goal of 3%. Find out more about research and innovation in your area, where it takes place and how it is supported. Full link is here: royalsociety.org/.../uk-research-and-innovation/

Executive Secretary

September 22, 2012

Many of you will know that Alan Malcolm will be retiring this summer after five years as Executive Secretary. The P&SC is extremely grateful to Alan for his service and dedication. We are delighted to announce that READ MORE...

January 26, 2011

State of the World's Fungi Symposium 13–14 September 2018 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew In conjunction with the publication of a cutting-edge annual report, scientists and policymakers will gather at Kew for the first international State of the World's Fungi Symposium. READ MORE

Science, Innovation and Brexit

July 4, 2010