Government
Office for Science

18 September 2017 — Press release

New members of the Council for Science and Technology confirmed

The Prime Minister has appointed 5 new members of the Council for Science and Technology.

26 July 2017 — News story

New Foresight project to investigate the future of mobility

The project will explore the opportunities and implications arising from the future transport system in the UK.

24 July 2017 — Correspondence

The Faraday Challenge: advice from Sir Mark Walport

Advice to the Secretary of State for BEIS on how to harness UK capability in battery research to support the industrial strategy.

3 August 2017 — Blog post

What opening Arctic sea routes mean for the UK

The Arctic is warming faster than anywhere else and sea ice is retreating. What does this mean for the UK, the Arctic’s nearest neighbour?

23 January 2017 — Research and analysis

Technology and innovation futures 2017

Report highlighting emerging technologies that could transform the UK.

9 May 2016 — Collection

Foresight projects

Foresight projects give evidence to policy-makers to help them make policies that are more resilient to the future.

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1. New members of the Council for Science and Technology confirmed

   • updated 18 September 2017
   • Press release

2. Government Office for Science organisation chart

   • updated 18 September 2017
   • Transparency data

3. Areas of Research Interest

   • updated 8 September 2017
   • Collection

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What we do

We ensure that government policies and decisions are informed by the best scientific evidence and strategic long-term thinking.

GO-Science works with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

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Our announcements

1. New members of the Council for Science and Technology confirmed

   • 18 September 2017
   • Press release

2. New Home Office Chief Scientific Adviser appointed

   • 24 August 2017
   • News story

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Our consultations

1. Scientific advisory committees: code of practice - call for evidence

   • 17 September 2010
   • Consultation outcome

2. Guidelines on scientific analysis in policy making: consultation

   • 17 November 2009
   • Consultation outcome

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Our publications

1. Government Office for Science organisation chart

   • 18 September 2017
   • Transparency data

2. Government Office for Science annual report: 2016 to 2017

   • 4 September 2017
   • Corporate report

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Our management

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  Professor Chris Whitty

  Interim Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Interim Head of Government Science and Engineering Profession

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