Scotland has arguably lagged behind the other three nations of the UK in embedding public involvement in research. There has undoubtedly been some good work, not least on things like the sharing of patient data issues and clinical trials recruitment (the Scottish Health Research Register SHARE being an innovation of note). But research funders north of the... Continue Reading →
Science interviews: Tooke goes collaborative, and Glover is not overcome by emotion
I thought the following interviews might be of general interest. Both are with recently appointed science leaders. Both, among other things, major on the need for greater collaboration in research. Times Higher Educational Supplement (THES) interviews the new President of the Academy of Medical Sciences, Sir John Tooke. Sir John chaired the discussion panel I was... Continue Reading →
Science in the Parliament event, Scotland
The 'One Voice for Scotland' news release accompanying the policy calls we have put out with our partners today for the Science in the Parliament event in Edinburgh is now available on our website http://www.amrc.org.uk
Scotland's day of reckoning
So only one day in the new office and my team have sent me away already. But it is with a mission. I am waiting for my flight to Edinburgh as I write. Today we are taking part in the Science in Parliament event there. It couldn't be more timely. On Thursday the Scottish Government... Continue Reading →
Medical research in Scotland
Last week I was in Scotland to host a meeting of some of our member charities about how we might support their work to ensure science and research is firmly on the agenda of the Scottish Assembly. Held in a curtained-off room in a Starbucks cafe I couldn't help wonder whether this was how it felt in... Continue Reading →
