News & information from the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee. Produced by staff during normal working hours. RTs not necessarily endorsements.
Next Tuesday, 8 October, we will be hearing from experts including
@CathGreenLab
@DouglasVaccines
@adamjohnritchie
about the UK's vaccine rollout and future pandemic preparedness.
The session starts at 10.15am and can be watched live here:
Civil service applications for the
@royalsociety
Pairing Scheme are now open and will close on 9 November!
This is an exciting opportunity for policy makers and scientists to collaborate to ensure policies are underpinned by scientific evidence.
There's still time to finish your application for the Royal Society's
#PairingScheme
2025. Get your opportunity to be paired with a UK parliamentarian or civil servant for a unique insight into the world of Westminster:
🇬🇧 ⚗️ Know someone who could advise the Prime Minister on science and technology (2 days per month commitment over 3 years)? 8 available spaces on the PM's Council for Science and Technology:
(deadline October 7th)
@SciTechgovuk
@10DowningStreet
Are you a PhD student or recent PhD graduate in a natural or social science subject?
Our latest fellowship with
@NuffieldFound
is your chance to spend 3 months in Parliament to support its use of research evidence.
Apply by Sunday 20 October:
.
@GCHQ
is looking for a new Chief Scientific Adviser (National Security) to lead on advice and delivery of science and technology for MI5, SIS (MI6) and GCHQ. More information about this exciting role here:
The Council for Science and Technology is seeking new members! This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise to help put science and tech advice at the heart of decision making.
Apply now: . Applications close at midday on the 7th of October.
The 'high risk high return' science funding body
@ARIA_research
is seeking Programme Directors to fund rapid tech/scientific progress in an area that you think is overlooked but potentially transformative
@LordsEconCom
What skills are needed for the future of the UK’s economy? The
@HLIndustryCom
wants your views on the training and skills needed for the future workforce.
🔽 Find out more and get involved
Failing to follow up on public inquiry recommendations risks avoidable mistakes being repeated, says the
@HLStatInquiries
in its report, published today.
👉 Read the news article here ⬇️
Is the UK's current skills and training system ready for the future?
We have reopened the call for evidence for our inquiry into the skills needed for the future of the UK economy.
If you have views, get in touch here 📢
.
@DefenceHQ
is looking for a new Chief Scientific Adviser to help it harness the power of science and technology to support decisions on military operations and future equipment acquisition. More information about this exciting role here:
In
#HouseOfLords
committees this week:
The
@HLBuiltEnviro
is launching an inquiry into grey belt development in England to meet the government’s target of delivering 1.5 million homes.
🔽 Share your views by 14 October
Working in Research and Innovation? Act now to have your voice heard!
The 2024 Research and Innovation workforce survey is now live, giving you a unique opportunity to influence UK government and UK research and innovation policy.
The Committee has resumed its inquiry into engineering biology, and is today publishing written evidence that was submitted as part of this inquiry.
You can read the written evidence submitted to us below:
We're launching an inquiry on scale-ups in the AI and creative tech sectors.
❓What are the barriers to scaling in these sectors?
❓How effective are current initiatives and support?
❓What can be learnt from abroad?
Share your thoughts here:
📖 Did you know the
#HouseOfLords
Library produces impartial briefings on current affairs and issues being discussed in the chamber?
🔎 Looking for information on a particular subject? You can also browse by topic.
➡️ Visit the Library’s website for more
UK Research and Innovation Policy Internships are a great opportunity to get invaluable policy experience.
Find out about taking part with POST as your host organisation on our website:
And learn more about the application process with
@UKRI_News
⬇️