Category Archives: Chief Scientific Advisor

Government Office for Science: roles, responsibilities and programmes

Government Office for Science: roles, responsibilities and programmes It was all change at the top of evidence based policy in Government this month, with Sir Mark Walport replacing Sir John Beddington as Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA). This role is … Continue reading

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BES Shadowing Scheme Open for Applications

Applications are now invited for the annual BES Parliamentary Shadowing Scheme. The scheme has run each year from 2007 and provides an unprecendented opportunity for members of the Society to spend two days shadowing senior policy-makers in the UK and … Continue reading

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Inquiry launched into the role of Chief Scientific Advisors

The Science and Technology Committee have launched an inquiry into the role and function of departmental Chief Scientific Advisers (CSAs). The Committee will be looking at the following aspects: • The ability of CSAs to provide independent advice to ministers … Continue reading

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