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Office for Science

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.

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.

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. The Faraday Challenge: advice from Sir Mark Walport

   • published 24 July 2017
   • Correspondence

2. Future of skills and lifelong learning

   • updated 18 July 2017
   • Collection

3. Skills and lifelong learning: adult basic skills levels

   • published 18 July 2017
   • Research and analysis

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

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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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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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1. The Faraday Challenge: advice from Sir Mark Walport

   • 24 July 2017
   • Correspondence

2. Skills and lifelong learning: adult basic skills levels

   • 18 July 2017
   • Research and analysis

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  Deputy Government Chief Scientific Adviser

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