News

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.

Members of the Committee are encouraged to advertise their events on the Members’ News link above.

Future Programme

Mon 21st January at 5.30pm Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House

“Current issues for scientific research and innovation arising from Brexit”

(The meeting scheduled for 4th December 2018 has been postponed)

Into the deep – discovering our oceans
Sarah Miles, External Affairs Officer, Natural Environment Research Council

Read Sarah’s article here

Science priorities for Brexit

Stephen Metcalfe, Chair of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, has published a statement outlining the priorities for the science community as we trigger Article 50 and start our Brexit negotiations.

Read More

Science Priorities for Brexit – Final

Science Priorities for Brexit – Evidence report

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.

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/