George Osborne clearly read ‘Going the Extra Mile’ before his Budget statement #scipolicy

It is some time since the Chancellor of the Exchequer and I have spoken.  Forever, in fact.  But I like to think we are in tune on some things.... The Guardian online has an excellent piece running this afternoon - written by Kieron Flanagan from UMIST - about the nods and winks on science policy … Continue reading George Osborne clearly read ‘Going the Extra Mile’ before his Budget statement #scipolicy

Science Debate

The defining difference between national preparedness for snow in a country such as the US and one that is less so, like the UK, is this:  in the States they carry snow chains in their car; in the UK we carry cat litter if we are lucky. Preparedness - and more specifically preparedness for Government - is … Continue reading Science Debate