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Government Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance visited 2 key PSREs – Fera Science and the Centre of Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science.
Sir Patrick Vallance will be stepping down as Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA), at the end of his 5-year post in April 2023.
Addressing the twin challenges of carbon emissions and biodiversity loss requires political will and leadership. Ambitious commitments must be made.
The challenge is to balance improvements in the health of our indoor environments with our net-zero ambitions. Article by Sir Patrick Vallance and Professor Peter Guthrie.
The Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology is looking to recruit 3 new members to join the council.
New report examining how the genome can provide insights into people’s traits and behaviours beyond health, and how studying our DNA code presents both benefits and challenges to society.
This piece was originally published in The Times on 24 December 2021.
The report will inform the government’s long-term net zero strategy.
Science and Innovation Day at COP26 sees the announcement of new initiatives backed by global coalitions of nations, businesses and scientists.
An open letter calling for leaders to recognise vaccine trial participants as having legitimate certification for international travel and other purposes.
A new report from the Government Office for Science sets out how through increased coordination the UK can create world class computing capacity.
Advice to the Prime Minister on how government can increase the contribution of science and technology for the sustainability of the UK’s health and care system
Sir Patrick Vallance and Professor Stephen Belcher describe how nations have a unique opportunity to chart a path to net zero emissions.
A letter signed by Government Chief Scientific Adviser and departmental Chief Scientific Advisers recognising the release of the IPCC report.
Advice to the Prime Minister on how science and technology can help to address regional economic disparities across the UK and promote equality of opportunity.
Letter detailing the commencement of National Core Studies (NCS) to national senior clinical leads.
Patrick Vallance writes about the aim to have vaccines and therapeutics available at scale within 100 days. This piece was published in the Financial Times.
The Prime Minister appoints Lord Browne to the Council for Science and Technology.
Government Chief Science Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance comments on the new variant of COVID-19.
National Data Strategy will boost the use of data to drive growth, boost innovation, create new jobs and improve public services
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