Tag Archives: Royal Institution

David Willetts Discusses Science Budget Settlement

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Policy_Team

Two events attended by the BES Science Policy Team this week saw David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, heartily congratulated by the science community for achieveing a favourable science settlement in the CSR. As announced on 20 October, the … Continue reading →

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Should science journalists take sides? – Thursday 23 September 7.00pm

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Policy_Team

The Royal Institution is running an evening event on Thursday 23rd September, exploring neutrality in scientific reporting by the media. Guest curator Mark Henderson (Science Editor of The Times) leads an expert panel who will debate the key issue of … Continue reading →

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REF to be delayed by one year

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Policy_Team

David Willetts, Minister for Science and Universities, today delivered his first major speech on the Government’s vision for science in the UK, the Royal Institution. The BES listened as the Minister outlined his priorities for science, and announced a one … Continue reading →

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