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Volume 20, Number 3
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Learned societies Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell: The role of learned societies in policy development
Space Enthusing the next generation
Engineering Phil Willis: Turning ideas into reality Lord Browne: Building on success Dick Olver: At the forefront of the global market Lord Drayson: The need for reliable and authoritative advice
Beyond recession Professor Peter Gregson: The key partnerships to deliver innovation Eoin O'Driscoll: Finding the right niche Iain Gray: Building joined-up support for innovation
Digital Britain Dominic Morris: The Digital Britain report Professor Dame Wendy Hall: To be or not to be a digital Britain? Dr Alfred Spector: The role of the web in an 'evolutionary revolution' Erik Huggers: The future of broadcasting in a digital Britain
Climate change in Scotland Professor Geoffrey Boulton: The space between science and politics Professor John Mitchell: The impact of climate change in Scotland Andrew Dlugolecki: What business needs to know about climate change
Infrastructure Sir Mark Walport: A national infrastructure for the 21st century Professor Brian Collins: How to modernise our ageing infrastructure Professor Tim Broyd: Defending the national infrastructure
Synthetic biology Professor Richard Kitney: Synthetic biology - a threat or an opportunity? Professor Pamela Silver: Making biology easier to design Professor Nikolas Rose: Social science sets the context
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Volume 20, Number 2
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Higher Education - Higher Ambitions for education Sir Alan Langlands: The future of Higher Education in England Professor Michael Arthur: Maintaining our position in the world Sir John Chisholm: A business viewpoint
Transport emissions Professor Brian Collins: Understanding the full picture Professor Dan Sperling: The three-legged stool of transportation reform Professor Neville Jackson: Reducing carbon emissions from transport
Biodiversity Professor Bob Watson: Can a value be put on biodiversity? Pavan Sukhdev: Safeguarding the treasury of the poor Lord May: The ethical dimension in valuing diversity
Medical research Sir Leszek Borysiewicz: From bench to bedside - strategic aims of the MRC Sir John Bell: Supporting and coordinating medical research Sir David Cooksey: Economic challenges in drug discovery
Cities and science Boris Johnson: Can city managers make better use of science? Sir Alan Wilson: Social sciences in the city - think big! Professor Tim Allen: Science and technology in local government
Financial models Professor John Kay: The role of models in directing economic activity Paul Sharma: The problems of mathematical modelling Professor David Hand: Did over-reliance on mathematics create the financial crisis?
Lord Lloyd of Kilgerran Lecture Lighting up the brain
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Volume 20, Number 1
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The Science Select Committees
Defence technology Paul Stein: Applying science and technology to defence Alison Wood: Industry and the wider defence partnership Professor Ron Smith: Military and civil links
Statistical advice Sir David Omand: Formulating effective policies Professor Adrian Smith: The impact of statistical advice on policy Sir Gus O'Donnell: Objective evidence, public perceptions and the issue of trust
Energy technologies Dr David Clarke: A partnership to deliver the energy technologies of the future Dr Mark Henstridge: Technological innovation and energy supply Willy Rickett: The role of innovation in achieving energy security
Assessing risk Sarah Veale: The struggle between instinct and reason Judith Hackitt: Have we got the balance right? Sir Alistair MacDuff: Achieving a balance between safety and convenience
Wellbeing Professor Tom Kirkwood: Mental capital, skills and wellbeing Lord Layard: Raising skills to counter inequality in the workplace John Denham: Skills training in the recession and beyond
Obituary Sir John Maddox
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Volume 19, Number 10
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Science strategy Lord Drayson: The future strategy for science and innovation in the UK Lord Rees: Consider all the candidates for investment Sir Peter Gershon: Do not forget nearer term goals Peter Ringrose: Balancing the portfolio Trudy Norris-Grey: Revisiting our business models
The Scottish economy Jim Mather: Establishing a coherent vision for Scotland John McClelland: Innovation is not rocket science Dr Michael Harris: More sophisticated models of innovation
Food security Professor John Beddington: The global balance of supply and demand Lord Haskins: The dangers of protectionism Dr Derek Byerlee: Food security in the developing world
Physics review Professor Bill Wakeham: The state of physics in the UK Professor David Delpy: Encouraging greater inter-disciplinary engagement Professor Keith Mason: Delivering real results to the wider community Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell: Challenges for the future
Obituaries Professor Sir Hugh Laddie Sir Richard Morris
Volume 19, Number 9
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Primary education Sir Peter Williams: Intervention in mathematics in primary schools Sir Jim Rose: Improving primary education David Fann: The view from the classroom
Innovation Dr Ian Pearson: A fundamental component of our future prosperity Professor Vicky Pryce: Delivering greater productivity Andy Goldberg: The rise and fall of the 'ideapreneur'
Energy efficiency Lord Turner: Improving the energy efficiency of the existing building stock Professor Michael Kelly: Engineering a strategy - a personal view James Rae: Investing in technology to achieve improved efficiency Eddy Collier: How does the UK achieve its carbon reduction goals?
Environmental change Professor Bob Watson: A programme that tackles some of the big questions Professor Alan Thorpe: Predicting possible futures to inform sound policy Dr Richard Pike: New technologies for a sustainable world
Olympic legacy Tessa Jowell: What will be the legacy of the 2012 London Olympics? John Armitt: Building the Olympic legacy Tom Russell: Choices and priorities for the Olympic legacy Lord Mawson: Creating Water City in East London
Sustainable transport Professor Brian Collins: The road to integrated policy Dr Bernie Bulkin: 21st century high speed rail Ian Dobbs: Adapting to changing demand Roger Wiltshire: Sustainable aviation
The Lord Lloyd of Kilgerran Award Dr Scott Steedman: Lessons for London from the New Orleans flood
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Volume 19, Number 8
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Development in Scotland Professor Gavin McCrone: Development policy for the remote regions Professor Mark Shucksmith: Empowering communities is the key John Cameron: Preserving the social fabric of our rural communities Professor Frank Rennie: Broadband, the highway to the islands
Freight transport Professor Brian Collins: The elements of a freight transportation system Lord Berkeley: Forecasting for future policy and investment Tom Falcon: Part of a global supply chain Professor Michael Stumpf: Mathematical modelling of transport networks
DNA profiling Meg Hillier and Peter Neyroud: DNA profiles on police data systems Jonathan Bamford: Individual rights and DNA databases Tony Lake: How profiles are used in practice Dr Peter Gill: The science behind DNA profiles
Innovation Iain Gray: The mission of the Technology Strategy Board Professor Andy Hopper: Developing the geese that lay golden eggs Dr Richard Ward: Science and finance
Carbon trading Professor Bob Watson: Can carbon trading help meet emissions targets? Professor Michael Grubb: The EU Emissions Trading Scheme Marc Stuart: What future for the CDM?
The Select Committees
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Volume 19, Number 7
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The Sainsbury Review Lord Sainsbury: The Race to the Top Sir Keith O'Nions: The Government's role Professor Eric Thomas: A leadership role for universities John Cridland: Speaking in a language that business can understand
Engineering and climate change Lord Browne and Dr Scott Steedman: Engineering a response to climate change John Loughhead: Technologies to reduce emissions Rolf Tolle: The risk to the insurance industry
Investigating the oceans Phil Willis: How should UK marine science be organised? Sir Howard Dalton: Rectifying the mistakes of 20 years ago Colin Grant: Data - an essential commodity for the marine industry
Advising Government Sir David King: Standing on the shoulders of science John Denham: The role of science in public policy Iain Conn: Informing and persuading Pallab Ghosh: Using science to inform policy making
Research funding Professor Ian Diamond: Research Council funding priorities
Obituary Sir Howard Dalton FRS
Volume 19, Number 6
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Managing Risk Rick Haythornthwaite: Risk, responsibility and regulation Sir David Omand: Risk management - an audit of Government
Biofuels Lord Oxburgh: The good, the bad and the not so bad Sir Howard Dalton: Preserving agricultural diversity - the role of second generation biofuels Ingmar Juergens: The way forward - a global view
Innovation Jonathan Kestenbaum: Five haibits of innovative societies Anne Glover: Connecting innovation and business success Peter Warry: The role of research councils in improving UK performance Professor Rod Coombs: How the universities can contribute more effectively
The Energy White Paper Willy Rickett: The challenge of securing secure and sustainable supplies of energy Barry Neville: The UK needs a market-based approach to energy policy Dr John Miles: The challenges on the demand side
Government changes Sir Keith O'Nions: The framework for supporting research and innovation Phil Willis: The reorganisation - challenges and opportunities Lord Broers: Staying at the forefront of innovation
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Volume 19, Number 5
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Health Research Sir David Cooksey: The Cooksey Review of UK health research funding Professor Colin Blakemore: The future role of the Medical Research Coouncil Professor Sally Davies: New structures for health research support
Research Paths Professor Wendy Hall: Future opportunities for UK researchers Sir Graeme Davies: Supporting research staff - a toolkit for management Dr John Bothwell: What four things do researchers want?
International Development Sir Gordon Conway: The stark choices for development policy Dr Vikram Patel: Placing health at the heart of development Hon Aleke Bande MP: Building success and development in the 21st century
Intellectual Property Rights Sir Hugh Laddie: The cost of litigating IP rights
Climage Change Sir John Maddox: How to keep the world up to date
Comment Archimedes: No, minister. Do as I say!
The Lord Lloyd of Kilgerran Award Understanding the world of speech
Events list
Volume 19, Number 4
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Universities Lord Rees: Promoting excellence in teaching and research Professor David Eastwood: The university in contemporary societyNick Butler: Universities in the wider world Science education Professor Anne Glover: Are we losing the plot? Professor John Holman: The purposes of science education Bob Kibble: Science teaching in Scotland The Stern Review Sir Nicholas Stern: The economics of climate change James Smith: The challenge to the energy sector Andrew Harrison: Tackling aviation emissions Sir Partha Dasgupta: Accounting for well-being Evidence-based policy making Phil Willis: Scientific advice and policy making Professor Paul Wiles: The civil service and scientific advice John Gummer: Science, truth and politics
Obituary Sir Gareth Roberts
Volume 19, Number 3
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Water management The Earl of Selborne: The Lords report on water management Dr David King: Water management and the environment Philip Fletcher: The regulatory framework Paul Butler: An industry view
Technology and broadcasting John Dickie: The impact of technology on public broadcasting Anthony Lilley: Meeting human needs with technology Professor Philip Esler: Digital media and the human dimension
Pensions policy Lord Turner: The impact of demographic change Alison O'Connell: Uncertain outcomes from the White Paper Dr Reg Hinkley: What is the real 'deal' for UK citizens?
Sustainable development Barry Gardiner: Quantifying ecosystem services and benefits Professor Alan Thorpe: Increasing our understanding of ecosystems Dorian Emmett: How industry can achieve a more sustainable approach
Volume 19, Number 2
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Drugs, alcohol and health Andrew Jackson: What impact will drugs have on society in the future? Professor Neil McKeganey: The effects of abuse on family and society Sir John Arbuthnott: Providing healthcare to drug users
UK energy policy Peter Mather: The challenges for future UK energy policy Dr Robert Hawley: Nuclear power - what has changed? Ross Howard: 2020 vision - seeing the policy options more clearly Dr Keith Palmer: Financing new electricity supply within carbon constraints
Supporting innovation Sir Keith O'Nions: How should the Government support innovation in the economy? Stephen Heal: Innovation in the service sector Norman Pickavance: Innovation in food production
Data mashing Professor Frank Kelly: Data and innovation - the case for experimentation Dr Mike Lynch: Extracting meaning from information Dr Mark Walport: Using data to improve the nation's health
Looking into the future Sir Brian Bender: Risk management - getting the balance right Sir David King: Anticipating and managing technological change Jeremy Bentham: Discerning possible futures
The Lord Lloyd of Kilgerran award Simple, effective testing for easily treatable diseases
House of Lords Select Committee Lord Broers: A wide-ranging science and technology agenda
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Volume 19, Number 1
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International R&D partnerships Sir Gareth Roberts: Reducing barriers to collaboration Sir Robin Saxby: Partnership in multiple dimensions - a view from industry Professor Charles Vest: US/UK collaboration - a personal perspective
Carbon abatement Malcolm Wicks: Mitigating our continuing dependence on fossil fuels Nick Otter: Taking an international approach to carbon abatement Dr Kjell Bendiksen: Making carbon capture and storage a reality?
UK/Norway energy collaboration Lord Browne: British and Norwegian cooperation in the North Sea Helge Lund: Energising the future: opportunities and challenges Odd Roger Enoksen: A Norwegian view Malcolm Wicks: A UK perspective
Climate change Sir David King: Reading the signs of the times Hon James Connaughton: Taking practical, cost-effective action
Research priorities Sir Alcon Copisarow: A half century of research reorganisation Professor Ian Diamond: Meeting the challenge
Volume 18, Number 10
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Science policy and management Sir Keith O'Nions: Towards 2.5 per cent of GDP on R&D Sir David Wallace: The costs and the priorities Dr Mark Walport: Asking the right questions
The education of 14-19 year olds Julie Bramman: The Government response to Tomlinson Pauline Cox: The view from the chalk face Lord May: Good science teaching matters
Biotechnology Dr Doug Yarrow: From science base to market place Martin Wales: A view from the City Dr David Chiswell: A glass half full or half empty? Dr Andy Richards: Barriers to early growth
Flu pandemic Baroness Finlay: The frontline is in community care Dr Jeremy Farrar: An incredibly virulent disease Dr David Harper: The vital importance of communication Bruce Mann: Addressing all contingencies
Obituary Sir Hermann Bondi
Volume 18, Number 9
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Identity management Katherine Courtney: The time is right for identity cards Ian Watmore: Convergent and divergent strategies Ed Mayo: The glass consumer
Managing road congestion Graham Pendlebury: Using technology to manage road congestion Archie Robertson: Technology on the road network Professor David Rhind: Geographic information and traffic management Professor Tony May: A long term strategy for integrated transport is needed
The productivity gap Vicky Pryce: Driving productivity forward Professor Jonathan Haskel: The factors affecting productivity Professor John Van Reenen: Skills, management and innovation
A sustainable economy Professor Howard Dalton: Addressing consumption and production Dr Bernard Bulkin: Energy - the key ingredient Anna Coote: The implications for health policy Jonathon Porritt: Time to be bold and clear
Kyoto Protocol Lord May: A first, essential step Professor John Kay: ... but is it, really?
Volume 18, Number 8
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Energy security of supply Lord Sutherland: Renewables - more than motherhood and apple pie Peter Mather: Looking at the options Kieron McFadyen: Creating the conditions for stability
Science communication Colin Blakemore: Cultivating a thousand flowers Kathy Sykes: Engaging in dialogue - and being human Fiona Fox: Scientists should make headlines
Strategic subjects in higher education Sir Howard Newby: Strategic subjects are becoming endangered Pam Alexander: The regional voice in education Tom Swan: Meeting industry's needs
Science and the City Paul Myners: Improving communications between the City and science Peter Goodfellow: Making up our minds about the pharmaceutical industry Stephen Timms: Raising R&D intensity in the UK
Nuclear power Sir John Maddox: A new nuclear generation?
Volume 18, Number 7
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Public health Sir Derek Wanless: Engaging the public Melanie Johnson MP: Working in partnership Lucy Neville-Rolfe: Healthy choices Professor Siān Griffiths: Lessons from SARS
Realising the value of the genome Dr Richard Durbin
Risk perception Sir John Krebs: Trustworthy policies Professor Ian Diamond: The research/society interface Professor Nick Pidgeon: Understanding and managing
Obituary Dr Richard Haas
Volume 18, Number 6
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European research council Lord Sainsbury: Research partnerships Dr Reinhard Grunwald: Cooperation fosters innovation Professor Ian Halliday: Changing attitudes Professor Dame Julia Higgins: A new research council
Crime detection John Gieve: Causes of crime Professor Paul Wiles: Science and crime Peter Neyroud: Combining approaches Dr Alasdair Rose: Research into prevention
Science journal publishing Professor Mark Walport: Repositories for open access Dr Mark Patterson: Open access in practise Sir John Enderby: A learned society's view Bob Campbell: Free access is here
Volume 18, Number 5
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Ten-year science framework John Kingman: Elements of the framework Sir Keith O'Nions: Perspective of the Office of Science and Technology Andrew Barker: View from the stock markets
Training teachers Ralph Tabberer: Attracting scientists Mike Tomlinson: Professional development Dr Derek Bell: Training quality
North-South links The Rt Hon Hilary Benn: Reducing poverty Silas Lwakabamba: The challenges Sir David King: Building sustainable skills
The Countryside The Rt Hon Alun Michael: Facts are key Professor Chris Pollock: Look to the future Oliver Walston: A farmer's view
Volume 18, Number 4
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Research assessment Lord May: Pathologies of the RAE Sir Graeme Davies: Unintended consequences Dr Mark Walport: Redesigning the research department Professor Nick Cumpsty: Model for industry
Renewable energy Dr Bernie Bulkin: Pressures for energy Dr Malcolm Kennedy: The practical reality Claire Durkin: 2010 and beyond
Manufacturing Lord Haskel: Fostering innovation Simon Edmonds: The role of Government Tim Woodbridge: A historical perspective Professor Mike Gregory: Modern manufacturing
Nanotechnology Lord Sainsbury: Opportunities and threats Professor Sam Stupp: Science and business Professor Stephen Holgate: The health effects Professor Ann Dowling: Benefits and risks
Volume 18, Number 3
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Research and Development Professor Gordon Edge: The cultural process Sir Peter Williams: From SME to multinational Professor John O'Reilly: Fostering cooperation
Genetic modification Professor Howard Dalton: The science of GM Ian Coates: Costs and benefits Professor Malcolm Grant: The public viewpoint
Scottish fisheries The Earl of Selborne: Regional responsibility Sir David Smith: The need for dialogue Maja Kirchner: Planning for growth
Traffic congestion Managing urban congestion
Volume 18, Number 2
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Special report The Lambert Review
Horizon scanning Sir David King: Scientific roots Dr Geoff Mulgan: Techniques Dr William C Harris: Foresight predicates commitment
Science & creativity The Lord Puttnam: An amalgam of cultures Julian Anderson: Innovation in music David Hughes: From innovation to production Dr Robert Hawley: Creativity in teamwork
Science curriculum Dr Ken Boston: The vocational divide Professor John Holman: Science for everyone Sue Flanagan: A teacher's perspective
Creating Eden Tim Smit: Realising a dream
Volume 18, Number 1
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Assessing Research Sir Gareth Roberts: Making assessment more friendly Dr Chris Henshall: Full cost recovery Sir David Watson: Towards teaching only
Clinical medicine Professor Sir John Pattison: Research support from the top Lord Turnberg: Charity collaborations Professor John Bell: The research platform
Circumpolar North Graham Fry: Arctic diplomacy Dr Dougal Goodman: Arctic opportunities Professor John Lawton: A crucible of change Rt Hon. Michael Meacher MP: Conserving the Arctic
Transferring technology Richard Parry-Jones: British motor sport David Richards: An insider's view Stuart Smith: Motor sport's broader contribution
Obituary Lord Butterworth
Volume 17, Number 10
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Chemical and biological threats Sir William Stewart: Nature, our worst enemy Dr Pat Troop: Public health and protection David Veness: Anticipating threats
Internet in business Andrew Pinder: The Government record John Leggate: Business strategies Frances Cairncross: Driving social change
Foot and mouth Sir Brian Follett: Formulating the future Sir Ben Gill: Empowering farmers Elliot Morley: Updating contingencies
Innovative engineering Professor John Burland
Volume 17, Number 9
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Funding education Nick Sanders: Prospectus for a revolution Sir Richard Sykes: Greater diversity Lord Oxburgh: A moderated market Peter Johnson: Funding continued growth
Science in Scotland Sir Muir Russell: Science strategy Dr Chris Henshall: The UK context Professor Wilson Sibbett: Education and society
The Roberts' Review Sir Gareth Roberts: Avoiding skills shortages Harry Bush: British research Bill Parsons: Industry's view
Learning and skills Michael Stark: Engaging employers Dr Geraldine Kenney-Wallace: Industry training needs Ivan Lewis: A skills strategy
Women in science Women in science and engineering
Volume 17, Number 8
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A sustainable future? Sir Brian Heap: We can't have it all Professor Sir David King: Climate change is central Sarah Roberts: Interconnectedness is critical
Energy policy Tony Meggs: A supplier's view Professor David Fisk: Energy demand 30 years on Rob Wright: Questions for the White Paper
Science, engineering and technology The May of Oxford: Breaking down barriers Sir Peter Williams: An industrial perspective Sir Alec Broers: Leading production
The science of climate change Sir David King
Beyone Moore's Law The road beyond the silicon chip's limit
Volume 17, Number 7
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Research and innovation John Taylor: Building on basics Alistair Keddie: Increasing investment Ian Halliday: The European context
Radioactive waste Lord Howie of Troon: Geological repositories Robin Jeffrey: Industry needs action Ekhard Salje: Sequestering plutonium
Asymmetric warfare Sir Keith O'Nions: Novel kinds of warfare David Veness: Counter-terrorism Michael Granatt: A resilient system
Space science Europe, and the UK, in space
Volume 17, Number 6
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Pathological specimens Robert Coleman: Realistic legislation Steve Catling: The Retained Organs Commission Nick Wright: Tissues in teaching and research
Science communication Malcolm Longair: The public understanding of science Pallab Ghosh: The journalistic process Simon Pearson: How well are we doing? Sir John Maddox: A balanced perspective
Arts, humanities and science John Taylor: Relationships between the research communities Sir Brian Follett: Inter- and multi-disciplinary research Sir Christopher Frayling: A multi-disciplinary culture?
Volume 17, Number 5
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Fish stocks John Selborne: A policy for Europe Elliott Morley: Listen to the science John Gummer: The case for urgency John Williams: The broad view
Governments and innovation Leslie Morrison: The dash for innovation and growth Gerry McKenna: A role for the universities Noel Treacy: The Republic as pathfinder
Dietary salt Is dietary salt a factor in hypertension?
Volume 17, Number 4
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Stem cell research John Clark: The science of stem cell research Peter Lachmann: The perceived threat Robin Gill: Ethics
Managing risk Myron Scholes: Benefits and chaos from salient events David Allen: Risk inseperable from business Sir Ian Posser: Risk in the boardroom
Zuckerman lecture Edelgard Buhlmahn: Europe as a global player
Volume 17, Number 3
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Government science advice Lord Peyton of Yeovil: Solly Zuckerman's legacy Sir William Stewart: Protecting the science base David King: The Chief Scientific Adviser's role
Climate change Michael Meacher: Governments and climate change Michael Grubb: Prospects for the Kyoto Protocol Nick Otter: Opportunities for industry
Lost at sea Pete Goss: "We'd build another Team Philips..."
European science Claude Allčgre: United we stand
Volume 17, Number 2
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The BSE Inquiry Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers: Lessons from the Inquiry Liam Donaldson: Lessons for the health field David King: Lessons for Government
The science of BSE Sir Brian Heap & Keith Root: Current knowledge of TSEs Dominique Dumont: The nature of the BSE agent Roy Anderson: The potential human threat
Volume 17, Number 1
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Food safety Sir John Krebs: Food safety is risk management Hugh Pennington: The fight against food-borne illness Geoff Spriegel: Safety seen from the supermarket
Science in society Lewis Wolpert: What to tell the public Lord Jenkin of Roding: Restoring public confidence
Design counsel James Dyson in defence of manufacturing industry
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