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Office for Science

23 January 2017 — Research and analysis

Technology and innovation futures 2017

Report highlighting emerging technologies that could transform the UK.

2 February 2017 — News story

Sir Mark Walport will lead UK Research and Innovation

Science minister Jo Johnson has announced that Prof Sir Mark Walport will be Chief Executive Designate of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

3 November 2016 — Press release

UK to lead the way in quantum technologies

A new report explores how the UK could benefit from quantum technologies.

9 November 2016 — Research and analysis

Artificial intelligence: an overview for policy-makers

An introduction to artificial intelligence (AI), including an overview of the opportunities and ‎implications for society and government.

12 October 2016 — News story

The value in waste

Exploring innovative technologies and collaborations that can turn waste into a valuable resource.

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.

Latest

1. Future of ageing

   • updated 22 June 2017
   • Collection

2. Making sense of big data to improve the nation’s defence, security and prosperity

   • published 3 April 2017
   • Press release

3. Future of skills and lifelong learning

   • updated 15 March 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. Making sense of big data to improve the nation’s defence, security and prosperity

   • 3 April 2017
   • Press release

2. Animal research: then and now

   • 20 February 2017
   • Speech

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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. Skills and lifelong learning: attitudes towards learning

   • 15 March 2017
   • Research and analysis

2. Skills and lifelong learning: economic returns to education

   • 23 February 2017
   • Research and analysis

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Our management

• 

  Professor Sir Mark Walport

  Government Chief Scientific Adviser

• Professor Chris Whitty

  Deputy Government Chief Scientific Adviser

Contact GO-Science

General enquiries

Government Office for Science
1 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0ET

Email contact@go-science.gsi.gov.uk

Chief scientific advisers network

Email CSAnetworks@go-science.gsi.gov.uk

Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Profession

Email GSE@go-science.gsi.gov.uk

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Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
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London
SW1H 0ET

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