Category Archives: BIS

05 / Jun / 2015 0

Welcome letter to Jo Johnson

Science is Vital has sent an open letter to the new Minister for Universities and Science, Jo Johnson. In it, we outline some of our continuing concerns about the state of UK science funding, and give a few examples of … Continue reading

Categories: BIS
26 / Nov / 2014 0

Open letter to Greg Clark, MP

The Rt Hon Greg Clark MP Minister for Universities and Science Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 1 Victoria Street London SW1H 0ET Wednesday 26 November 2014 Dear Dr Clark, We are writing to you on behalf of Science is … Continue reading

Categories: BIS, Campaign, Names
14 / Jul / 2014 0

David Willetts

We’re sorry to see David Willetts moved from the Science Minister role. He listened, in person, to our arguments for increasing public funding for science, and we appreciated the support he showed for science within the government. We look forward … Continue reading

Categories: BIS
10 / Jun / 2014 0

Consultation on capital investment in R&D: have your say!

The government is increasing investment into science and research infrastructure and the scientific community has an opportunity to help decide how to spend the money. We know from our 2010 campaign to protect the UK science budget that many people … Continue reading

Categories: BIS
10 / Feb / 2014 1

Response to BIS decision to protect the ring fence

Science is Vital was extremely concerned that the science budget ring-fence put in place in 2010 was recently brought into question due to budgetary issues elsewhere in BIS. We are therefore relieved to see that decisions announced today ensure that … Continue reading

Categories: BIS, Campaign, cuts