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As a member of a Science Advisory Committee (SAC) in DHSC, Sue Lanham-New has had lasting impact on public health through her advice and recommendations.
A scientist‑to‑civil‑service journey: Thanuja Galhena applies her advanced materials expertise to drive investment, build supply chains and help shape policy.
As an associate member of a Science Advisory Committee (SAC), Dr Fahad Ahmed contributes to national policy discussions early in his career.
Science advice to help explore blockchain technology's potential, building understanding and identifying the challenges of applying it to public services.
How evidence‑based innovation enabled faster case handling and strengthened the pursuit of justice.
OPSS scientists identified fire risks in tumble dryers and secured improved repairs, leading to a national programme to fix or replace affected machines.
Opportunities for scientific experts to join the government and put science advice at the heart of decision making.
Discover how a letter from the Council for Science and Technology led to the setting up of the Alan Turing Institute, helping Britain become a world leader in understanding and using data.
Find out how science has helped measure CO₂ from waste to support Net Zero policy.
Learn how advice from the Government Chief Scientific Adviser helped launch the world’s first financial regulatory sandbox.
The Government Office for Science is highlighting the contribution of science to policymaking with a multimedia showcase.
Find out how Kent Police used science and technology to cut down wait times.
The Futures Toolkit provides a set of tools to help you develop policies and strategies that are robust in the face of an uncertain future.
New government funding will help make the boldest ideas in UK life sciences a reality.
Rowena Hill’s UKRI fellowship shaped climate policy, built knowledge networks, and strengthened evidence use at MHCLG through flexible engagement.
Ana Manzano’s UKRI fellowship co-produced evaluation strategy, built partnerships, and delivered real-world impact in Northern Ireland’s government.
Mattie Toma’s Policymakers Lab surveys researchers and policymakers, making evidence more usable and driving global collaboration and impact.
Caroline Bond’s DfE seminar sparked dialogue, practical ideas, and new research on school attendance through focused academic-policy engagement.
A new set of 8 principles have been launched by the Government Office for Science to consider the social dimensions of grid transformation for policymaking.
A new report identifying the research and technology needed to meet the UK’s net zero target has been released.
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