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Author Archives: StephenCurry
21 / Mar / 2013
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Legacy of the 2010 cash freeze
We are trying to determine how the 2010 cash freeze has affected scientists, and science, in this country. If you are a UK researcher (or a researcher gone abroad in the past three years), we would be very grateful if … Continue reading
Categories: Campaign, Survey
21 / Mar / 2013
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Petition: increase Governmental spend on R&D to 0.8% GDP
Following on from our letter in the Daily Telegraph signed by fifty top UK scientists, calling for an increase in research and development spending to at least 0.8% of GDP, we are delighted to announce our accompanying Petition (below). We … Continue reading
Categories: Campaign
11 / Mar / 2013
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Letter in the Daily Telegraph
Letter published in the Daily Telegraph, 11th March 2013. Accompanying report and press release. SIR – We urge the Government to demonstrate its long-term commitment to funding science and engineering as part of a strategy to boost growth and enable … Continue reading
Categories: Evidence, Names, Press
11 / Mar / 2013
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Top UK scientists call on the Government to increase R&D funding
(Press release, 11 March 2013) For immediate release The grassroots, volunteer-run group Science is Vital, with support from six Nobel laureates and many other leading UK scientists, today published in the Daily Telegraph a letter urging the Government to commit … Continue reading
Categories: Press
06 / Nov / 2012
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AGM
Our first AGM in September was a rousing success. It was great to meet so many of our supporters in person, and to share lots of ideas – a summary is available below (official minutes will be published at the … Continue reading
Categories: News
19 / Sep / 2012
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Science is Vital AGM write-up
Adam Smith over at Research Fortnight has written a short piece on the Science is Vital AGM, held last week. A subscription, or membership of Research Professional, is required to view the piece. Our own report will be following in … Continue reading
Categories: Coverage, News
17 / Jun / 2012
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AGM and next Spending Review
Science is Vital announces its first AGM, which will be held on 13 September 2012. This is your chance to get more closely involved in what we do. The AGM comes at a crucial time for UK science. We are … Continue reading
Categories: News
17 / Jun / 2012
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Science careers Report
On 5th October 2011 we submitted a report with the result of our Science Careers consultation to the Minister for Universities & Science The Rt Hon David Willetts, MP. We’re making it available to all interested parties. We met with … Continue reading
Categories: Careers
09 / Oct / 2011
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Science is Vital meets David Willetts
Science is Vital meets David Willetts (again) Following the publication of our report on science careers in the UK, which drew on nearly 700 responses to a call for evidence, members of the Science is Vital team met with Minister … Continue reading
Categories: Careers, Evidence
06 / Oct / 2011
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Careering Out of Control: A Crisis in the UK Science Profession?
On 5th October 2011 we submitted a report with the result of our Science Careers consultation to the Minister for Universities & Science The Rt Hon David Willetts, MP. We’re making it available to all interested parties. Thank you to … Continue reading
Categories: Careers
