Author Archives: StephenCurry

04 / Sep / 2011 27

Science Careers

Science Careers: final call for evidence Following the meeting with Minister of State for Universities and Science, David Willetts, about the failing state of science careers in the UK, we want to solicit your feedback for the report he requested … Continue reading →

Categories: Careers
24 / May / 2011 14

Science Careers–ministerial feedback

How do you solve a problem like science careers? On Tuesday 24th May 2011, Dr Evan Harris chaired a panel discussion on careers in science at the Royal Institution. On the panel were Dr Jenny Rohn and Professor Dame Athene … Continue reading →

Categories: Careers, Evidence
17 / Mar / 2011 Comments Off on Where are the cuts?

Where are the cuts?

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Categories: News
19 / Oct / 2010 18

Signatures

Update: see the cover sheet presented to Downing Street on 14 October (PDF). Notable signatories include: Professor Tim Blackburn, Director, Institute of Zoology Dr Petra Boynton, Academic and Writer Dr Michael Brooks, Science Journalist, Founder of the Science Party & … Continue reading →

Categories: Names
14 / Oct / 2010 2

Question time

Categories: News
06 / Oct / 2010 28

Slogans

We’ll be printing some placards for you to wave at the rally! But here are some suggested slogans if you want to bring your own banners: Science – It beats living in a cave! Banking doesn’t cure disease Up and … Continue reading →

Categories: Materiel
02 / Oct / 2010 1

Posters for rally

We have some posters for the cause. Please print these and display them in your department/workplace. You can download various versions of each one, as indicated. You can also download a hi-res EPS of the Science is Vital logo (479 … Continue reading →

Categories: Materiel
30 / Sep / 2010 Comments Off on Supporters

Supporters

The following organizations endorse the Science is Vital campaign: Society for Applied Microbiology Association of Medical Research Charities Association for Science Education The Biochemical Society The Society of Biology Breakthrough Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Campaign British Ecological Society The British … Continue reading →

Categories: About
23 / Sep / 2010 1

All systems go

We are still trying to finalize details for the rally in London. Meantime, we have just emailed student unions and heads of department around the country informing them that the petition is live and asking for help in gathering support. … Continue reading →

Categories: News
11 / Sep / 2010 0

Welcome to the revolution

Scientists in the UK are starting to respond to governmental noises suggesting that, in a time when other countries are investing in science to rejuvenate the economy, funding for science and innovation here will have to be slashed. Only the … Continue reading →

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