11 / Mar / 2013 3

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 3

Show me the numbers

Science is Vital’s letter in the Telegraph today challenges the government to set itself the target of investing at least 0.8% of GDP in science. Where does this number come from, and what does it mean? Research funding in the … Continue reading →

Categories: Evidence
11 / Mar / 2013 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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 11

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
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
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