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Re-established Science and Technology Committee
Dr Robert Kirby-Harris, chief executive at the Institute of Physics (IOP), has welcomed today’s re-establishment of a parliamentary Science and Technology Committee. He said, “We are delighted that the House of Commons has ensured there will be proper scrutiny of investment in and policies relating to science and technology by retaining much of the identity [...]
Response to Science and Technology Facilities Council 2009-10 Budget
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has today, Wednesday, June 25, confirmed its 2009-10 science and technology programme. Dr Robert Kirby-Harris, chief executive at the Institute of Physics, said, “Today’s announcement from STFC, declaring cut backs on facilities and delays to programmes is an ill omen that flies contrary to advice from the Wakeham [...]
Science in the movies
By Joe W (but with Lena’s password!) The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) today held a private screening of Angels and Demons, Ron Howard’s movie adaptation of Dan Brown’s book, for journalists. STFC, as the research council which funds the UK’s contribution to CERN, was keen to ensure that UK science journalists [...]
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Response to restructuring of the Science and Technology Facilities Council