If you are looking for the text of Vince Cable's speech on science you can find it on the BIS website here. We have put the following quote out on the wires and will put further charity reaction on the blog as and when it comes through to us: “Vince Cable says he wants to … Continue reading Charity Reactions to Vince Cable's Speech on Science
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Vince Cable on Science: a home-spun piece from afar
They say that if you want to see your hometown or nation in a different light you should walk with a stranger who is seeing and experiencing it for the first time. I probably learnt more about England during my spells living abroad than I have in the years before or since. So I was … Continue reading Vince Cable on Science: a home-spun piece from afar
Public trust and medical research regulation
You may interested in this piece I wrote for BioNews on medical research regulation that appeared yesterday.
Charities in the recession (2+2 ≠ 4)
My ten minute stint on the Mark O'Donnell Show on BBC Radio Wiltshire this morning to discuss charitable giving in the recession, evolved into a wide-ranging chat about all things charitable as these opportunities can fortunately become. Collaboration between charities was one of the many questions we covered so it was good to be able … Continue reading Charities in the recession (2+2 ≠ 4)
Science besieges the castle with evidence: to what impact?
Global warming was not high on the Victorians' agenda as anyone who attends a summer event in parliament will attest. But the heat is usually a good sign that your event is packed and the conversation flowing. So it was with yesterday's excellent All-Party Parliamentary Group on Medical Research summer reception. The show of strength … Continue reading Science besieges the castle with evidence: to what impact?
Health White Paper
If you are looking for links to today's Health White Paper etc look no further.. The Department of Health press release is here: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/MediaCentre/Pressreleases/DH_117360 The white paper Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS is available here: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_117353 The 'handing power to GPs' headline is the one that has, and will continue to grab, attention in … Continue reading Health White Paper
Willetts wants to cut loose science and go for growth
The Science Minister, David Willetts, was in thoughtful rather than visionary mode at the Royal Institution this morning I felt. The old hands among you will know by now that a Ministerial speech headlined as 'a vision' rarely lives up to its billing. But let's not mark him down on this. On science as in … Continue reading Willetts wants to cut loose science and go for growth
Willetts to speak this Friday on Government's vision for Science in the UK
The Science Minister, David Willetts, will be making his first speech setting out the Government's vision for science in the UK this Friday 9th July at the Royal Institution at 11am. Tickets are free and can be booked through the Ri
UKCMRI Vision
The UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation (UKCMRI) - founded by the MRC, Cancer Research UK, the Wellcome Trust and UCL -has published its 'Science Vision' for the proposed centre to be built in London. You can find it here.
Science in a 'Big Society'
I was at the ACEVO CEO Summit this morning. One of those rare occasions when the presentations are so good you don't want to leave. The first was by Richard Reeves, the Director of DEMOS who will shortly become Special Adviser to the Deputy PM, Nick Clegg. The second by writer and broadcaster, Simon Fanshawe. … Continue reading Science in a 'Big Society'
Charities leading the way in stem cell research..and globally at that!
Charities working on an international scale is a topic that I have occasionally written about on this blog from time to time. One of the team here in the office passed the following on to me. I thought it was worth posting as a good example of a charity taking a leading role in setting-up … Continue reading Charities leading the way in stem cell research..and globally at that!
Universities and Research
A quick post in support of this week's campaign by Universities UK called 'What's the Big Idea?' and highlighting 'the essential role of universities in the UK and their impact on the economy, culture, society, the environment and much more.' There is both a campaign website here, and a Facebook site with some fun celebrity stuff … Continue reading Universities and Research
The Reith Lectures, Lord Rees and Science Citizenship
I am on the train back from taking part in a parallel universe (ok, session) about 'impact' at the Professional Association of Research Managers and Administrators (PARMA) annual conference in Manchester. When I get abck I am looking forward to catching up on the second of the Reith Lectures being given this year by Lord Rees, President of … Continue reading The Reith Lectures, Lord Rees and Science Citizenship
The NHS as a global winner….and more on research collaborations
A quiet moment in the wake of the Bank Holiday allows me to do a quick post to draw you attention to two pieces of work - one completed, the other ongoing - here at AMRC. The first is a report of a seminar we held with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in … Continue reading The NHS as a global winner….and more on research collaborations
Challenge for Government
So, this week, we began rolling out our 'Challenge for Government' document to Government, MPs, Peers and policy-makers (you can find out more about it by clicking on the page link above and following the links to our dedicated website). Some might want to call 'Challenge for Government' a manifesto. But I hope and believe … Continue reading Challenge for Government
UKCMRI and other news
In Manchester at the Lowry Centre today for the NHS R&D Forum conference. I have fond memories of Manchester having spent some of my childhood growing up near Wilmslow. Indeed, it was on a hot sunny day such as this that I remember myself and umpteen other seven year olds sitting on a gym mat listening to … Continue reading UKCMRI and other news
ReSET – a final word
Welcome confirmation on the Department of Health's website today, that they will not be going ahead with the implementation of the ReSET Guidance on the attribution of NHS non-commercial Research costs, Support costs and Treatment costs. As you'll know from my blog over recent months, ReSET was causing very real concerns within the charity sector … Continue reading ReSET – a final word
Science Minister Speaks
The new Science Minister, David Willetts MP, gave his first press briefing at the Science Media Centre yesterday. His comments have been reported in a number of places including the BBC. But Mark Henderson's blog at The Times is the most detailed. The Minister seems to have handled the funding question in the only … Continue reading Science Minister Speaks
Charities and peer review
I am often asked how medical research charities ensure that the funds they raise are awarded to the best science and the best scientists. It is a condition of AMRC membership that charities must be able to demonstrate a clear process for the independent external peer review and funding of research grants as well as … Continue reading Charities and peer review
Everything has changed, nothing has changed
It was only this week it dawned on me that, in our gripping and rapidly daunting state of statelessness, I had entered a self-imposed state of purdah with my blog. For no reason at all. No more... If you are looking for some insight on what a hung parliament will mean for science then you … Continue reading Everything has changed, nothing has changed
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