Welcome to the Foundation for Science and Technology web site
The Foundation's purpose is to provide a neutral platform for debate of policy issues that have a science, engineering or technology element. The Foundation organises dinner/discussions and workshops on relevant issues when parliament is sitting.
You can use Ctrl+F (click in the text first) to search the list below for a specific keyword or name. For a full search go to the search page or enter the search word or phrase in the search box on the top right of this page.
Highlights include the valedictory speech by Sir David King on 27th November, 2007 - Standing on the Shoulders of Science and The Lord Sainsbury of Turville presenting his inquiry report - The race to the top: a review of government's science and innovation policies - at a meeting on 14th November, 2007. Scroll down for the web casts.
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Innovation Nation - a new strategy for innovation
7 May 2008
Dr Ian Pearson MP, Minister for Science and Innovation, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Professor Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser and Director General, Economics and Joint Head, Government Economic Service, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)
Andy Goldberg MD FRCS, Honorary Fellow, Oxford Orthopaedic Centre and founder Medical Futures
Event Summary (52KB), Professor Vicky Pryce (80KB), Andy Goldberg MD FRCS (1670KB)
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Improving the teaching of mathematics and reading skills in primary education
23 April 2008
Sir Peter Williams CBE FRS FREng, Chair, Department for Children, Schools and Families Review of Primary and Early Years Mathematics Teaching and Vice-President and Treasurer, The Royal Society
Sir James Rose, Leader, Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum for the Department for Children, Schools and Families and former Director of Inspection at OFSTED
David Fann, Chair, National Association of Head Teachers Primary Committee and Head, Sherwood Primary School, Preston
Event Summary (43KB), Sir Peter Williams CBE FRS FREng (120KB), Sir James Rose (210KB), David Fann (62KB)
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Can carbon trading contribute to meeting carbon emission targets?
2 April 2008
Professor Bob Watson, Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Professor Michael Grubb, Chief Economist, The Carbon Trust and Chairman, Climate Strategies
Marc Stuart, Co-founder and Director New Business Development, Ecosecurities
Event Summary (39KB), Professor Bob Watson (28KB), Professor Michael Grubb (1042KB), Marc Stuart (324KB)
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The role and strategy of the Technology Strategy Board
19 March 2008
Iain Gray, Chief Executive, Technology Strategy Board
Professor Andy Hopper CBE FRS FREng, Head, Computer Laboratory, Cambridge University
Dr Richard Ward, Chief Executive, Lloyd's of London
Event Summary (41KB), Iain Gray (187KB), Professor Andy Hopper CBE FRS FREng (73KB), Dr Richard Ward (346KB)
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The holding and use of DNA profiles on police data systems
6 February 2008
Peter Neyroud, Chief Executive, National Policing Improvement Agency
Jonathan Bamford, Assistant Commissioner, Information Commissioner's Office
Tony Lake, Chief Constable, Lincolnshire Police
Dr Peter Gill, Chair of the International Society of Forensic Genetics DNA Commission and Chair of ENFSI methods, interpretation and analysis sub-group, University of Strathclyde
Event Summary (43KB), Peter Neyroud (29KB), Jonathan Bamford (64KB), Tony Lake (294KB), Dr Peter Gill (88KB)
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The Lord Lloyd of Kilgerran Award Lecture - The lessons learned from New Orleans - could a similar event happen in London?
11 December 2007
Dr Scott Steedman FREng FICE FRSA, Director of Group Strategy, High-Point Rendal and Vice-President of The Royal Academy of Engineering receives the Award from the Chairman of the Foundation the Earl of Selborne KBE FRS. His presentation is below:
Event Summary (50KB), Dr Scott Steedman FREng FICE FRSA (5349KB)
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Standing on the shoulders of science - Sir David King valedictory lecture
27 November 2007
Sir David King KB ScD FRS, Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government
Rt Hon John Denham MP, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, DIUS
Iain Conn, Chief Executive Refining and Marketing, BP
Pallab Gosh, Science Correspondent, BBC
To view a web cast of Sir David King presenting his lecture click here.
Event Summary (60KB), Sir David King KB ScD FRS (58KB), Rt Hon John Denham (25KB), Iain Conn (34KB), Pallab Ghosh (29KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 7 (1523KB).
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Investigating the Oceans - how should UK marine science be organised?
20 November 2007
Phil Willis MP, Chairman, Former House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology
Sir Howard Dalton FRS, Chairman, InterAgency Committee on Marine Science and Technology
Dr Colin Grant, Engineering Technical Authoriy for MetOcean, BP Exploration
Event Summary (124KB), Phil Willis MP (1188KB), Sir Howard Dalton FRS (510KB), Dr Colin Grant (316KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 7 (1523KB).
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The Race to the Top: a review of government's science and innovation policies (The Sainsbury Review)
14 November 2007
The Lord Sainsbury of Turville, Chair, The Sainsbury Review
Sir Keith O'Nions FRS, Director General Science and Innovation, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
Professor Eric Thomas FMedSci, Vice-Chancellor, Bristol University
John Cridland CBE, Deputy Director General, Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
To view a web cast of Lord Sainsbury presenting his lecture click here.
Event Summary (51KB), The Lord Sainsbury of Turville (19KB), Sir Keith O'Nions FRS (256KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 7 (1523KB).
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Transport policy - is the UK transport system for freight nearing the limit of its capacity?
6 November 2007
Professor Brian Collins, Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Transport
The Lord Berkeley, Chairman, The Rail Freight Group
Tom Falcon, Director, Strategy and Process Excellence, Maersk UK
Dr Michael Stumpf, Centre for Bioinformatics, Division of Molecular Biosciences, Imperial College
Event Summary (52KB), The Lord Berkeley (295KB), Tom Falcon (1364KB), Dr Michael Stumpf (849KB)
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What should be the development policy for the remote regions of Scotland?
31 October 2007
Professor Gavin McCrone CB FRSE, Chairman, Royal Society of Edinburgh Inquiry into the future of Scotland's hills and island areas
Professor Mark Shucksmith, Professor of Planning, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University
John Cameron, Farmer and Former President of NFU Scotland
Professor Frank Rennie, Head of Research and Post-Graduate Development, Lews Castle College, UHI, Stornoway
Event Summary (68KB), Professor Gavin McCrone CB FRSE (15KB), Professor Mark Shucksmith (214KB), John Cameron (18KB)
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Adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change: the engineering challenge
16 October 2007
The Lord Browne of Madingley FRS FREng, President, The Royal Academy of Engineering
Dr Scott Steedman FREng FICE, Vice-President (spoke on behalf of Lord Browne), The Royal Academy of Engineering
John Loughhead, President, The Institution of Engineering and Technology (The IET)
Rolfe Tolle, Director, Franchise Performance, Lloyd's of London
Event Summary (56KB), Dr Scott Steedman FREng FICE (57KB), John Loughhead (900KB), Rolfe Tolle (192KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 7 (1523KB).
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Changes to the machinery of government: the creation of the
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (DBERR) and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
10 July 2007
Sir Keith O'Nions FRS, Director General for Science and Innovation, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Phil Willis MP, Chairman House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology and MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, House of Commons
The Lord Broers FRS FREng, Chairman House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology, House of Lords
Event Summary (52KB), Sir Keith O'Nions FRS (24KB), Phil Willis MP (121KB), The Lord Broers FRS FREng (21KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 6 (1192KB).
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The Energy White Paper
20 June 2007
Willy Rickett, Director General, Energy Group, Department of Trade and Industry
Barry Neville, Director of Public Affairs and European Policy, Centrica
John Miles, Chairman, Global Consulting, Arup
Event Summary (54KB), Willy Rickett (55KB), Barry Neville (228KB), John Miles (1332KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 6 (1192KB).
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How should the government support innovation in the economy?
5 June 2007
Jonathan Kestenbaum, Chief Executive, National Endowment for the Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA)
Anne Glover CBE, Chief Executive, Amadeus Capital Partners and Member, Technology Strategy Board
Peter Warry FREng, Chairman, Science and Technology Facilities Council
Professor Rod Coombs, Vice-President, Innovation and Economic Development, The University of Manchester
Event Summary (52KB), Jonathan Kestenbaum (21KB), Peter Warry FREng (32KB), Professor Rod Coombs (39KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 6 (1192KB).
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Can biofuels offer a significant contribution to low carbon energy supply?
23 May 2007
The Lord Oxburgh KBE FRS, Chairman, D1 Oils
Sir Howard Dalton FRS, Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ingmar Juergens, Bioenergy Officer, Environment, Climate Change and Bioenergy Division, Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)
Event Summary (39KB), The Lord Oxburgh KBE FRS (581KB), Sir Howard Dalton FRS (1395KB), Ingmar Juergens (756KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 6 (1192KB).
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Risk, responsibility, regulation: whose risk is it anyway?
9 May 2007
Rick Haythornthwaite, Chairman, Better Regulation Commission
Sir David Omand GCB, War Studies Department, King's College London
Verena Ross, Director, Strategy and Risk Division, Financial Services Authority
Event Summary (38KB), Rick Haythornthwaite (26KB), Sir David Omand GCB (224KB), Verena Ross (237KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 6 (1192KB).
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Stark choices for development policy - what should the balance be between building institutions, direct aid or capacity building?
21 March 2007
Sir Gordon Conway FRS, Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for International Development
Dr Vikram Patel, Reader, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Hon Aleke Banda MP, President, The Peoples' Progressive Movement, Malawi
Event Summary (25KB), Sir Gordon Conway FRS (32KB), Dr Vikram Patel (170KB), Hon Aleke Banda MP (40KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 5 (1579KB).
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Can the career path for young researchers be improved?
7 February 2007
Professor Wendy Hall CBE FREng, Professor of Computer Science, University of Southampton and Chair, Sub-group on 'research endevour', Council for Science and Technology, DTI
Sir Graeme Davies FRSE FREng, Vice-Chancellor, University of London
Dr John Bothwell, National Research Staff Association and Marine Biological Association
Event Summary (40KB), Professor Wendy Hall CBE FREng (28KB), Sir Graeme Davies FRSE FREng (26KB), Dr John Bothwell (327KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 5 (1579KB).
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The Cooksey Review - a review of UK health research funding
17 January 2007
Sir David Cooksey, Chairman, The Cooksey Review
Professor Colin Blakemore FRS FMedSci, Chief Executive, Medical Research Council
Professor Sally Davies FMedSci, Director General, Research and Development, Department for Health
Event Summary (28KB), Sir David Cooksey (19KB), Professor Colin Blakemore FRS FMedSci (62KB), Professor Sally Davies FMedSci (612KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 5 (1579KB).
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Christmas Reception
5 December 2006
The Earl of Selborne KBE FRS, Chairman, The Foundation for Science and Technology
The Earl of Selborne KBE FRS (16KB)
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Lord Lloyd of Kilgerran Award Lecture
5 December 2006
Professor William Hardcastle FBA, Director, Speech Science Research Centre, Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh
Professor William Hardcastle FBA (1012KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 5 (1579KB).
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Scientific advice, risk and evidence based policy making
15 November 2006
Phil Willis MP, Chair, House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology
Professor Paul Wiles CB, Chief Scientific Adviser and Director, Research, Development and Statistics, Home Office
The Rt Hon John Gummer MP, House of Commons
Event Summary (28KB), Phil Willis MP (428KB), Professor Paul Wiles CB (34KB), The Rt Hon John Gummer MP (32KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 4 (1285KB).
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Stern Review on the economics of climate change
8 November 2006
Speaker:
Sir Nicholas Stern FBA, Chair, The Stern Review on the economics of climate change
Respondents:
James Smith, Chairman, Shell UK
Andy Harrison, Chief Executive, easyJet
Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta FBA FRS, Frank Ramsey Professor of Economics, University of Cambridge
Event Summary (46KB), Sir Nicholas Stern FBA (173KB), James Smith (69KB), Andy Harrison (17KB), Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta FBA FRS (88KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 4 (1285KB).
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Science Education - are we losing the plot?
2 November 2006
Professor Anne Glover FRSE, Chief Scientific Adviser, Scottish Executive
Professor John Holman, Director, National Science Learning Centre, York and National STEM Director, DFES
Bob Kibble, Senior Lecturer, The Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh
This was a joint meeting with The Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Event Summary (63KB), Professor Anne Glover FRSE (227KB), Professor John Holman (387KB), Bob Kibble (963KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 4 (1285KB).
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What are universities for?
25 October 2006
The Lord Rees of Ludlow PRS, President of The Royal Society
Professor David Eastwood, Chief Executive, Higher Education Funding Council for England
Nick Butler, GVP BP and member of the Advisory Board for the Centre for European Reform
Event Summary (37KB), The Lord Rees of Ludlow PRS (26KB), Professor David Eastwood (244KB), Nick Butler (20KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 4 (1285KB).
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The Innovation Challenge
14 September 2006 - 16 September 2006
The Foundation's Director is a member of the Cambridge Group which organised a two-day meeting in Cambridge in September on innovation. The report of the meeting is below.
The Innovation Challenge Report (48KB)
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Sustainable Development - how should policy and business decisions reflect pressures on natural resources and global climate?
18 July 2006
Barry Gardiner MP, Minister for Biodiversity, Landscape & Rural Affairs, Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Professor Alan Thorpe, Chief Executive, Natural Environment Research Council
Dorian Emmett, Head of Sustainable Development, Anglo American
Event Summary (68KB), Barry Gardiner MP (32KB), Professor Alan Thorpe (1227KB), Dorian Emmett (806KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 3 (1370KB).
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Pensions Policy - What are the liabilities for government and business and how should they be managed?
11 July 2006
The Rt Hon the Lord Turner of Ecchinswell, Chairman, Pensions Commission
Alison O'Connell, Director, Pensions Policy Institute
Dr Reg Hinkley, Chief Executive, BP Pensions Fund
Event Summary (26KB), The Rt Hon the Lord Turner of Ecchinswell (173KB), Alison O'Connell (78KB), Dr Reg Hinkley (933KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 3 (1370KB).
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How is technology changing the nature of broadcasting?
21 June 2006
John Dickie, Head of Public Affairs, BBC
Anthony Lilley, Chief Executive, Magic Lantern Productions
Professor Philip Esler, Chief Executive, Arts and Humanities Research Council
Event Summary (29KB), John Dickie (32KB), Anthony Lilley (93KB), Professor Philip Esler (45KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 3 (1370KB).
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Water Management in the UK
6 June 2006
The Earl of Selborne KBE FRS, Chairman, House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology Inquiry into Water Management
Dr David P King, Director, Water Management, Environment Agency
Philip Fletcher CBE, Chairman, Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)
Paul Butler, Managing Director, Mid-Kent Water
Event Summary (23KB), The Earl of Selborne KBE FRS (2119KB), Dr David P King (241KB), Philip Fletcher CBE (137KB), Paul Butler (316KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 3 (1370KB).
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Looking into the future - can we anticipate technological change?
24 May 2006
Sir Brian Bender, Permanent Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry
Sir David King, Chief Scientific Adviser, UK Government and Head, OSI
Jeremy Bentham, Vice-President, Global Business Environment, Royal Dutch Shell
Event Summary (24KB), Sir Brian Bender (15KB), Sir David King (381KB), Jeremy Bentham (7090KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 2 (932KB).
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Merging diverse datasets can produce new insights. What new applications are possible and are there new privacy and regulatory issues?
9 May 2006
Professor Frank Kelly FRS, Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Transport
Dr Mike Lynch OBE, CEO, Autonomy
Professor Mark Walport FMedSci, Director, The Wellcome Trust
Event Summary (25KB), Professor Frank Kelly FRS (1679KB), Dr Mike Lynch OBE (2501KB), Professor Mark Walport FMedSci (1040KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 2 (932KB).
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How should the government support innovation in the economy?
25 April 2006
Sir Keith O'Nions FRS, Director General of Science and Innovation, Office of Science and Innovation, DTI
Stephen Heal, Director, Business Development, Tesco
Norman Pickavance, Group Corporate Services Director, Nothern Foods
Event Summary (27KB), Sir Keith O'Nions FRS (61KB), Stephen Heal (26KB), Norman Pickavance (275KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 2 (932KB).
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UK Energy Policy - what are the economically attractive supply options and what percentage should each option supply?
8 March 2006
Peter Mather, Head of Country (UK) Vice President Europe Region, BP, BP
Dr Rober Hawley, Former Chief Executive, British Energy
Dr Keith Palmer, Non-executive Vice-Chairman, NM Rothschild
Ross Howard, Partner, Energy, Infrastructure & Utilities, Deloitte
Event Summary (25KB), Peter Mather (258KB), Dr Rober Hawley (366KB), Dr Keith Palmer (444KB), Ross Howard (169KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 2 (932KB).
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The work of the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology
7 December 2005
The Lord Broers FRS FREng, Chairman of the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology and President of The Royal Academy of Engineering spoke at the Foundation's Christmas Reception at The Royal Society.
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 2 (932KB).
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Climate Change - technology for mitigation and adaptation
22 November 2005
Sir David King KBE ScD FRS, Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government and Head of OST, DTI
Hon. James L. Connaughton, Chairman, Council on Environment Quality, The White House, Washington D.C.
Event Summary (25KB), Sir David King KBE ScD FRS (422KB), Hon. James L. Connaughton (4028KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 1 (1391KB).
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Drugs, alcohol and health
17 November 2005
Andrew Jackson, Deputy Director, Foresight, Office of Science and Technology, DTI
Professor Neil McKeganey, Director, Centre for Drug Misuse, University of Glasgow
Sir John Arbuthnott, Chairman, Greater Glasgow NHS Board
Event Summary (36KB), Andrew Jackson (390KB), Professor Neil McKeganey (132KB), Sir John Arbuthnott (36KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 2 (932KB).
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British and Norwegian Oil and Gas Industry Collaboration Conference
26 October 2005
The Rt Hon the Lord Jenkin of Roding greeting HM King Harald V
More pictures from the conference
A video of the conference can be viewed at The IEE Live TV
Click on launch iee.tv player and choose the Power option and select one of the talks by clicking on the tiny icon in the top left to select either real video or windows player as the video stream. Clicking on the title gives details of the speaker.
HRH The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh KG KT and HM King Harald V opened the conference. Norway's Crown Prince Haakon was also present.
Session I - The Global Oil and Gas Challenge
The Lord Browne of Madingley FREng, Group Chief Executive, BP
Helge Lund, President & Chief Executive Officer, Statoil
Session II - The Technology Challenge
Tore Torvund, Executive Vice President, Hydro
Tom Botts, Executive Vice President, Exploration and Production Operations for Europe, Shell
R Rasmus Sunde, Chairman, INTSOK and Executive Vice President, Vetco International Limited
Sir Ian Wood CBE, Chairman & Chief Executive, Wood Group
Closing Statements
Odd Roger Enoksen, Minister for Petroleum & Energy, Norway
Malcolm Wicks MP, Minister for Energy, UK
Steinar Olsen Chairman of the Board of Innovation Norway
This meeting was jointly organised by:
The Royal Academy of Engineering
The IEE
Innovation Norway
INTSOK
The Norwegian-British Chamber of Commerce, and
The Foundation for Science and Technology
To view the presentations please use the links below:
R Rasmus Sunde (884KB), The Lord Browne of Madingley FREng (28KB), Sir Ian Wood CBE (694KB), Tore Torvund (692KB), Helge Lund (392KB), Malcolm Wicks MP (24KB), Tom Botts (2079KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 1 (1391KB).
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Carbon Abatement Technology
25 October 2005
Malcolm Wicks MP, Energy Minister, DTI
Nick Otter OBE, ALSTOM Power
Dr Kjell Bendiksen, President, Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) Group, Norway
Text of Dr Benediksen's presentation (336KB)
Event Summary (27KB), Nick Otter OBE (198KB), Dr Kjell Bendiksen (457KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 1 (1391KB).
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Lord Lloyd of Kilgerran Award 2005 Lecture
19 October 2005
Dr Helen Lee, Reader in Medical Biotechnology and Director of Diagnostics Unit, Department of Haematology, University of Cambridge
Event Summary (12KB), Dr Helen Lee (4152KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 2 (932KB).
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The Science and Innovation Framework 2004-2014 Workshop
11 October 2005
John Kingman, HM Treasury (on behalf of John Healey MP, Finanical Secretary, HM Treasury)
Darren Winder, USB
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Strengthening international R&D partnerships - is there a case for increased US/UK collaboration?
12 July 2005
Sir Gareth Roberts FRS FREng, President, Wolfson College, University of Oxford
Sir Robin Saxby FREng, Chairman, ARM
Professor Charles Vest, Former President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Event Summary (38KB), Sir Robin Saxby FREng (6793KB), Professor Charles Vest (68KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 19, Number 1 (1391KB).
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What is the future for nuclear power in the UK?
9 July 2005
This was a joint workshop with CUGPOP and the Foundation. Held at the Master's Lodge, Trinity College, Cambridge.
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Is the UK well prepared for an influenza epidemic?
22 June 2005
Professor the Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, House of Lords
Dr Jeremy Farrar OBE, Director, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Viet Nam
Dr David Harper CBE, Director of Health Protection, International Health and Scientific Development, Department of Health
Bruce Mann, Head, Civil Contingencies Secretariat, Cabinet Office
Event Summary (29KB), Professor the Baroness Finlay of Llandaff (786KB), Dr David Harper CBE (662KB), Bruce Mann (92KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 1 (1162KB).
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The future prospects for the biotechnology industry in the UK
8 June 2005
Dr Doug Yarrow, Director, Corporate Science Group, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Dr Martin Wales, Senior Analyst, European Biotechnology/Medical Technology, Equity Research, UBS
Dr David Chiswell, Chair, BioIndustry Association (BIA)
Dr Andy Richards, Serial Biotechnology Entrepreneur and Business Angel
Event Summary (28KB), Dr Doug Yarrow (664KB), Dr Martin Wales (393KB), Dr David Chiswell (218KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 1 (1162KB).
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The Education of 14-19 Year Olds
25 May 2005
Julie Bramman, Head of Curriculum, Specialism and Collaboration, Department for Education and Skills
Pauline Cox, Head, Tiffin Girls' School, Kingston upon Thames
The Lord May of Oxford, President of The Royal Society
Event Summary (33KB), Julie Bramman (28KB), Pauline Cox (1311KB), The Lord May of Oxford (73KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 1 (1162KB).
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Science Policy and Management
11 May 2005
Sir Keith O'Nions FRS, Director General of Research Councils, Office of Science and Technology, DPEI
Sir David Wallace CBE DL FRS FREng, Vice-Chancellor, Loughborough University and Treasurer and Vice-President, The Royal Society
Dr Mark Walport FMedSci, Director, The Wellcome Trust
Event Summary (30KB), Sir David Wallace CBE DL FRS FREng (32KB), Dr Mark Walport FMedSci (711KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 1 (1162KB).
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Can the UK get on, and stay on, a path to a sustainable economy?
27 April 2005
Professor Howard Dalton FRS, Chief Scientific Adviser and Director General - Science, Economics and Statistics Directorate, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Dr Bernie Bulkin, Chair, Energy and Transport, Sustainable Development Commission
Anna Coote, Head, Engaging Patients and the Public, Healthcare Commission
Jonathon Porritt, Chair, Sustainable Development Commission and Director, Forum for the Future
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 9 (741KB).
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The UK Productivity Gap
23 March 2005
Professor Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser and Director General, Economics, DTI
Professor Jonathan Haskel, Head, Department of Economics, Queen Mary, University of London
Professor John Van Reenen, Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics
Event Summary (30KB), Professor Vicky Pryce (968KB), Professor Jonathan Haskel (90KB), Professor John Van Reenen (113KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 9 (741KB).
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Transport Policy - How should road congestion be managed?
9 March 2005
Graham Pendlebury, Director, Road and Vehicle Safety and Standards Directorate, Department of Transport
Dr Archie Robertson CBE, Chief Executive, Highways Agency
Professor David Rhind CBE FRS FBA, Chairman, Statistics Commission and Vice Chancellor, City University London
Professor Anthony May OBE, Chairman, Inquiry into Transport and Emeritus Professor, Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds
Event Summary (36KB), Workshop Summary (24KB), Graham Pendlebury (6908KB), Dr Archie Robertson CBE (3503KB), Professor David Rhind CBE FRS FBA (2848KB), Professor Anthony May OBE (72KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 9 (741KB).
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Identity Management
23 February 2005
Des Browne MP, Minister of State for Citizenship and Immigration, Home Office (represented by Ms Katherine Courtney)
Ian Watmore, UK Government CIO and Head, e-Government Unit, Cabinet Office
Ed Mayo, Chief Executive, National Consumer Council
Event Summary (28KB), Ed Mayo (43KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 9 (741KB).
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Visit to Ford Dagenham Diesel Centre
1 February 2005
Jacqui Smith MP, Minister for Manufacturing, DTI
Roger Putnam, Chairman, Ford UK
Event Summary (26KB), Roger Putnam (31KB)
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Science and The City
1 December 2004
Paul Myners, Chairman, Marks & Spencer
Stephen Timms MP, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury
Dr Peter Goodfellow FRS FMedSci, Senior Vice President , Discovery Research, GlaxoSmithKline
Event Summary (27KB), Paul Myners (23KB), Stephen Timms MP (22KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 8 (1167KB).
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Strategic Subjects in Higher Education
23 November 2004
Sir Howard Newby CBE, Chief Executive, Higher Education Funding Council for England
Pam Alexander, Chief Executive, South East England Development Agency
Tom Swan OBE, Chairman, Thomas Swan & Co Ltd
Event Summary (29KB), Sir Howard Newby CBE (25KB), Pam Alexander (5068KB), Tom Swan OBE (21KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 8 (1167KB).
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Science Communication - are we making progress?
10 November 2004
Professor Colin Blakemore FRS FMedSci, Chief Executive, Medical Research Council
Professor Kathy Sykes, Collier Chair: Public Engagement in Science and Engineering, University of Bristol
Fiona Fox, Head, Science Media Centre, Royal Institution of Great Britain
Event Summary (29KB), Professor Colin Blakemore FRS FMedSci (372KB), Professor Kathy Sykes (383KB), Fiona Fox (792KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 8 (1167KB).
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Energy Policy - Security of Supply
28 October 2004
The Lord Sutherland of Houndwood KT PRSE FBA, President, Royal Society of Edinburgh
Peter Mather, Director UK and Vice President, Europe, BP
Kieron McFadyen, Technical Director (Europe), Shell Exploration & Production
A workshop was held ahead of the dinner/discussion at the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Event Summary (23KB), Workshop Summary (31KB), Kieron McFadyen (871KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 8 (1167KB).
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Lord Lloyd of Kilgerran Award 2004 Lecture
26 October 2004
Dr Richard Durbin FRS, Head of Informatics Department and Deputy Director, The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
Event Summary (22KB), Dr Richard Durbin FRS (2322KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 7 (461KB).
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Public Health - imposing choice?
20 October 2004
Derek Wanless, Inquiry Chairman, Securing Good Health for the Whole Population
Melanie Johnson MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department of Health
Lucy Neville-Rolfe, Company Secretary and Corporate and Legal Affairs Director, Tesco
Professor Siān Griffiths, Immediate Past President of the Faculty of Public Health and Senior Clinical Lecturer, Department Public Health and Primary Care, Oxford University
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 7 (461KB).
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Risk Perception and Public Policy
12 October 2004
Sir John Krebs FRS, Chairman, Food Standards Agency
Professor Nick Pidgeon, Centre for Environmental Risk and Director and Professor of Environmental Sciences, UEA
Professor Ian Diamond, Chief Executive, Economic and Social Research Council
Event Summary (34KB), Sir John Krebs FRS (1653KB), Professor Nick Pidgeon (2046KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 7 (461KB).
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Science & innovation investment framework 2004-2014
20 July 2004
John Kingman, Director, Enterprise and Growth Unit, HM Treasury
Sir Keith O'Nions FRS, Director General Research Councils, Office of Science and Technology, DTI
Andrew Barker, Head of European Equity Strategy & Managing Director, UBS
Event Summary (28KB), John Kingman (77KB), Sir Keith O'Nions FRS (111KB), Andrew Barker (152KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 5 (1189KB).
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Partnership in research in Europe
13 July 2004
The Lord Sainsbury of Turville, Minister for Science and Innovation, OST, DTI (Represented by Jeremy Clayton)
Dr Reinhard Grunwald, Secretary-General, German Research Foundation
Professor Ian Halliday, Chief Executive, PPARC
Professor Julia Higgins DBE FRS FREng, Foreign Secretary, The Royal Society
A workshop was held ahead of the dinner/discussion at the German Embassy. The Minister's Speech (18KB)
Event Summary (69KB), Workshop Summary (66KB), The Lord Sainsbury of Turville (18KB), Dr Reinhard Grunwald (2036KB), Professor Julia Higgins DBE FRS FREng (32KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 6 (717KB).
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The future of science publication - open access or library serials?
23 June 2004
Dr Mark Walport FMedSci, Director, The Wellcome Trust
Dr Mark Patterson, Public Library of Science
Sir John Enderby FRS, Vice-President, The Royal Society
Robert Campbell, President, Blackwell Publishing
Event Summary (56KB), Dr Mark Walport FMedSci (782KB), Dr Mark Patterson (233KB), Sir John Enderby FRS (182KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 6 (717KB).
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How can science support the Home Office in reducing and detecting crime, improving security, controlling immigration and managing the prison service?
26 May 2004
John Gieve CB, Permanent Secretary, Home Office
Paul Wiles, Chief Scientific Adviser, Home Office
Peter Neyroud QPM, Chief Constable, Thames Valley Police
Alastair Rose MBE, Crime Detection & Prevention Technologies Programme Manager, EPSRC
Event Summary (66KB), John Gieve CB (147KB), Peter Neyroud QPM (2598KB), Alastair Rose MBE (904KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 6 (717KB).
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North-South Capacity Building - How can the developed nations support the developing world to build science capacity?
12 May 2004
The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for International Development, DfID
Professor Silas Lwakabamba, Rector, Kigali Institute of Science, Technlogy and Management, Rwanda
Sir David King KB ScD FRS, Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government and Head, Office of Science and Technology, DTI
Event Summary (65KB), The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP (22KB), Professor Silas Lwakabamba (5683KB), Sir David King KB ScD FRS (456KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 5 (1189KB).
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What is the countryside for - food production or amenity value?
28 April 2004
The Rt Hon Alun Michael MP, Minister of State for Rural Affairs and Local Environmental Quality, Defra
Professor Chris Pollock, Director, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research
Oliver Walston, Farmer, Thriplow Farms, Royston
Event Summary (52KB), Professor Chris Pollock (2493KB)
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 5 (1189KB).
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Training Teachers - Have we got it right?
24 March 2004
Ralph Tabberer, Chief Executive, Teacher Training Agency
Dr Derek Bell, Chief Executive, Association for Science Education
Mike Tomlinson CBE, Chair, The Learning Trust
This discussion appeared in the FST Journal Volume 18, Number 5 (1189KB).