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UK knowledge landscape tool launches
A new online tool will help the Council for Science and Technology (CST) to map the research landscape in the UK.
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Foresight uses the latest scientific evidence and futures analysis to address complex issues and provide strategic options for policy.
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Chief scientific advisers and their officials
- updated 18 February 2015
- Guidance
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Government Office for Science organisation chart
- updated 2 February 2015
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Future of cities: investing in city regions - London and the UK system of cities
- updated 30 January 2015
- Research and analysis
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, Innovation & Skills.
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Our announcements
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Vision set for UK to become a world leader in the internet of things
- 18 December 2014
- Press release
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Response to Guardian article on fracking
- 16 December 2014
- Government response
Our consultations
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Scientific advisory committees: code of practice - call for evidence
- 17 September 2010
- Consultation outcome
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Guidelines on scientific analysis in policy making: consultation
- 17 November 2009
- Consultation outcome
Our publications
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Chief scientific advisers and their officials
- 18 February 2015
- Guidance
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Government Office for Science organisation chart
- 2 February 2015
- Transparency data
Our management
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Professor Sir Mark Walport
Government Chief Scientific Adviser
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General enquiries
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