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UK at Forefront of Transport Innovation

A major report on how the UK can capitalise on opportunities offered by transport technologies and innovation to benefit the economy, society and the citizen.

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The key to the future often lies in the past

Our Future of Mobility project has been exploring how people and goods are likely to move in the future.

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Press release

Commonwealth scientific advisers to look at global challenges

Commonwealth scientific advisers to establish a collaborative knowledge exchange network for sharing expertise.

Dr Patrick Vallance

News story

Dr Patrick Vallance takes up his appointment as Government Chief Scientific Adviser

Dr Patrick Vallance starts in his role as Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) today.

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Research and analysis

UK service economy: Blackett review

Review exploring growth opportunities for the UK service economy.

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Foresight projects

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

Latest from the Government Office for Science

  1. Honours: science and technology - nomination form and guidance
    • Form
  2. Future of mobility: inequalities in mobility and access in the UK
    • Research
  3. Government Chief Science Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance pays tribute to Professor Lord Bhattacharyya
    • News story

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What the Government Office for Science does

We advise the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet, to 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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  1. Government Chief Science Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance pays tribute to Professor Lord Bhattacharyya
    • News story
  2. Building a more liveable and sustainable world of transport
    • Speech
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Consultations

  1. Scientific advisory committees: code of practice - call for evidence
    • Consultation outcome
  2. Guidelines on scientific analysis in policy making: consultation
    • Consultation outcome
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Publications

  1. Data Science Accelerator Programme
    • Guidance
  2. Government Office for Science annual report: 2017 to 2018
    • Corporate report
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Sir Patrick Vallance
Sir Patrick Vallance
Government Chief Scientific Adviser

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SW1H 0NN
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