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During her PhD, Molly Bartlett took on a 3-month UKRI internship with the Government Office for Science (GO-Science), leading a high-profile project evaluating the impact of the UK’s Chief Scientific Advisers (CSAs).
This is a check-against-delivery text of the speech 'Discourse: The future of engineering biology' delivered by Government Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean at The Royal Institution on 25 April 20…
New report outlines the transformative potential of Engineering Biology to tackle modern-day challenges.
A new report identifying the research and innovation needed to support the UK to adapt effectively to climate change has been released.
The Government Office for Science has published a series of bite-sized introductions to some of the most exciting emerging technologies of our time.
Using humanoids to inspire children to get involved in the science and technology of the future.
Eight new members have been appointed to the Council that advises the Prime Minister and Cabinet on science and technology.
Learn about the fascinating history of the role of the UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser as we mark 60 years of scientific excellence with an anniversary publication and thoughts from GCSAs past and present.
A new report on the future of the subsurface has been published by the Government Office for Science today.
The Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology (CST), which serves as the government’s highest-level advisory council on science and technology, is seeking new members.
Following their first face-to-face meeting in Ottawa, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser and her counterparts from the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand make a joint statement to bolster science and techn…
The Government Office for Science launches its new online guide to help academics engage with government.
Professor Dame Angela McLean visited Madagascar to see how the UK is supporting the Malagasy government and people to protect this biodiversity hotspot.
Professor Dame Angela McLean visited Ottawa to meet her counterparts from the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in what was the first face-to-face meeting of the Chief Scientific Advisers (CSAs) of the five na…
Advice to the Prime Minister on harnessing research and development in the UK creative industries
The Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology (CST) met with the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) today in Washington, D.C. to discuss shared science and technology priorities.
Government to discuss with venture capitalists how to work best with them to harness their ideas, adopt transformative technologies and address various challenges.
Advice on opportunities to strengthen the UK’s sovereign space capability.
Professor Dame Angela McLean visited the United States to launch the US-UK Strategic Dialogue on Biological Security, visit US laboratories, and take part in discussions with scientists, scientific advisers and companies wor…
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