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Office for Science

19 April 2018 — Press release

Commonwealth scientific advisers to look at global challenges

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

4 April 2018 — 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.

29 March 2018 — Research and analysis

UK service economy: Blackett review

Review exploring growth opportunities for the UK service economy.

21 March 2018 — Press release

Great opportunities for UK from oceans

A major report looking at the future of the sea sets out the opportunities available for the UK to capitalise on its existing strengths in research,...

20 February 2018 — Research and analysis

Computational modelling: Blackett review

Review of UK computational modelling capabilities.

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. Biometrics: a guide

   • published 15 June 2018
   • Research and analysis

2. Areas of Research Interest

   • updated 17 May 2018
   • Collection

3. Commonwealth scientific advisers to look at global challenges

   • published 19 April 2018
   • Press release

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What we do

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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Our announcements

1. Commonwealth scientific advisers to look at global challenges

   • 19 April 2018
   • Press release

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

   • 4 April 2018
   • 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. Biometrics: a guide

   • 15 June 2018
   • Research and analysis

2. Government Office for Science organisation chart

   • 4 April 2018
   • Transparency data

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Our management

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  Dr Patrick Vallance

  Government Chief Scientific Adviser

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General enquiries

Government Office for Science
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London
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Email contact@gos.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Chief scientific advisers network

Email CSAnetworks@gos.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Profession

Email GSE@gos.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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