American Chemical Society supports teaching evolution in K-12
The American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society, is reiterating its call for evolution to be included in the K-12 science curricula at an "age-appropriate level," because it is "central to our modern understanding of science." view more (2005-08-16)
IFST announces a Co-operating Societies Agreement with MIFT
Co-operating Societies Agreement view more (2005-05-18)
NESTA and the Wellcome Trust announce new science education initiative
A new education initiative - Digital Science - which will support the development of innovative, new media approaches aimed at engaging young people with the social and ethical issues in science, was announced today by NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) and the Wellcome Trust. The two organisations have joined... view more... (2004-07-27)
European Information Centre on Marine Science and Technology - EurOcean gets three new members
The Flanders Marine Institute (Belgium), the Institute of Oceanology - Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) and the Marine Institute (Ireland) have decided to become members of EurOcean, European Centre for Information on Marine Science and Technology, joining the two founding member organisations: the Foundation for Science and Technology... view more... (2004-05-12)
A New Challenge for Scientists
Thirty young scientists from all over the UK, are to be given the opportunity to expand their horizons and be challenged in new ways, when they participate in a pilot scheme - Crucible - delivered by NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) - the organisation that nurtures UK creativity and innovation. Scientists and... view more... (2004-05-07)
Looks good"¦ but show us the money
The Save British Science society today welcomed the Government's consultation on the future of British science, and expressed delight at the raft of initiatives announced. However, Dr Peter Cotgreave, Director of SBS noted that while the Chancellor had pledged to protect the large funding increases from previous years, and had said that... view more... (2004-03-16)
National Science Week 2004: Science for all shapes and sizes
National Science Week 2004 (12-21 March) is fast approaching, with science events for everyone across the UK. From the science of David Beckham in Yorkshire to a look at one of the world's oldest products of biotechnology (wine, of course) in London and spaghetti tower-building in Scotland, hundreds of thousands of people of all ages will be... view more... (2004-01-29)
IFST announces Co-operating Societies Agreement with SIFST
The Singapore Institute of Food Science & Technology (SIFST) and the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) of the United Kingdom are the respective national professional bodies. Both recognise their international responsibilities in food science and technology and the important role of the International Union of Food Science &... view more... (2003-12-10)
IFST announces Co-operating Societies Agreement with SAAFoST
Co-operating Societies Agreement The South African Association of Food Science & Technology (SAAFoST) and the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) of the United Kingdom are the respective national professional bodies. Both recognise their international responsibilities in food science and technology and the important role of the... view more... (2003-11-29)
Europe leads the world in science communication
European science communication experts meeting in Poland strongly urge the governments of all European nations to increase their financial and motivational support for science communication events. EUSCEA, the European Science Events Association, brings together the leaders of Science Festivals and Science Weeks from all over the continent of... view more... (2003-06-17)
The BA comments of GM debate
The public debate over whether Britain should push ahead with genetically modified (GM) crops opened yesterday in Birmingham to some criticism from the media. There are three strands to the Government's consultation process into GM technology - the science strand, economic strand and the public debate. The Office of Science and Technology (OST)... view more... (2003-06-04)
DEFRA'S Science and Innovation Strategy published
The final version of 'Delivering the Evidence', Defra's Science and Innovation Strategy, was published today. The strategy - previously issued in draft form - comprehensively sets out the science activities the department proposes to carry out during the period 2003 to 2006. Defra's science minister Lord Whitty said: "From tackling global... view more... (2003-05-30)
Aventis Prizes 2003 - Junior Shortlist Announced
15th Anniversary - Aventis Prizes for Science Books Time, dinosaurs, oceans and gears are just some of the subjects that bring science alive for children in the shortlist for the £10,000 Junior Prize of the Aventis Prizes for Science Books 2003. The shortlist of six books for under-14s was chosen from among 59 entries by a five-strong... view more... (2003-05-08)
Science on buses goes European
Sci-bus, the biggest bus poster campaign about science ever mounted, will be seen simultaneously by over 8 million people in capitals of every member of the European Union during European Science and Technology Week (4 - 10 November 2002). The Graphic Science Unit at the University of the West of England, Bristol has planned the campaign in... view more... (2002-10-18)
SCIENCE AND THEATRE: the September 2002 issue of Interdisciplinary Science Reviews
A special themed issue of Interdisciplinary Science Reviews exploring interconnections between science and theatre. Scientists, historians, playwrights, directors, and others discuss representations of science in theatre, promotion of science through theatre, and scientific practice as theatre. Beyond words: science and visual theatre PHILIP BALL... view more... (2002-09-27)
Rough scientist wins top physics award
A Sussex scientist has landed a top award from the Institute of Physics for his efforts in promoting physics. The Public Awareness of Physics Award recognises the work of Dr Jonathan Hare from the University of Sussex, who spends much of his time promoting science to the public and schools through lecture tours and a variety of television... view more... (2002-09-10)
BA Festival of Science - Press launch
Sir Howard Newby, President of the BA, will preview the BA Festival of Science in London on Wednesday 4 September, at the Scientific Societies Lecture Theatre, New Burlington Place, off Savile Row, London, W1S 2EZ. view more (2002-08-26)
Government science strategy good, and must be followed up
Save British Science today praised the Government for its new Science Strategy, and warned that the problems of British Science are so deep that Ministers will need to follow through for years to come if the UK is to have the competitive economy it needs. view more (2002-07-23)
Science teachers and schools` laboratories crucial to the future of science base
Save British Science today welcomed the publication of the report on Science Education by the Science & Technology Committee of the House of Commons, and commented that its most important aspect was the observation that the supply of good teachers was one of most pressing issues for schools. "The Committee did not consider teacher supply,... view more... (2002-07-10)
Every State School in Britain given science manual
British scientist Brian J Ford has published a science manual for British schools. A copy is being sent free of charge to state schools The book was commissioned by NESTA as part of Science Year. NESTA have already given an Intel Play QX3 digital microscope to British schools, and the new manual is filled with experiments school students can try... view more... (2002-05-28)
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