FST BLOG
We welcome blogs on issues across Science, Technology, Research and Innovation, and on the activities of the Foundation. To publish a blog on this site, please email Gavin Costigan (gavin.costigan@foundation.org.uk).
Note: The Foundation for Science and Technology is strictly neutral. Any views expressed in these blogs are those of the authors and not of the Foundation.
Science and Politics: Can they ever be separated?
- 30 September, 2020
- General
- Fay Bound Alberti
Can Science and Politics ever be separated? Dr Fay Bound Alberti explores the intertwined and complex history between science and politics.
Read MoreThe time to act is now: Covid-19 and its effect on the environment
- 28 September, 2020
- Environment
- Alana Cullen
The initial optimism about the positive effects of Covid-19 on the environment is dwindling as we return to the "new normal". Alana Cullen discusses the need to make permanent changes to our behaviours and infrastructures in order to have a sustainable future.
Read MoreNatural Climate Solutions: The Risk of not seeing the Forest for the Trees
- 23 September, 2020
- Environment
- Ellen Taylor
Are natural climate solutions the answer to climate change? Ellen Taylor discusses the benefits of afforestation, as well as the risks that come with it if further climate action is not taken.
Read MoreHow can researchers engage with policy?
- 16 September, 2020
- General
- Dr Alisha Davies, Dr Laura Howe, Prof Debbie Lawlor and Dr Lindsey Pike
Engagement with policy making is becoming an increasing priority in the academic world. Dr Alisha Davies, Dr Laura Howe, Professor Debbie Lawlor and Dr Lindsey Pike discuss the benefits of engaging with policy, the challenges, and now to navigate them.
Read MoreThe emergence of predictive policing – the national issue requiring a national response
- 9 September, 2020
- General, Technology
- Tom McNeil
The use of Artificial Intelligence in policing must have ethics at its heart. Tom McNeil discusses the West Midlands Police's approach to AI policing by establishing a transparent data ethics committee.
Read MoreMeasurement for Recovery: Building confidence in the future
- 2 September, 2020
- Business, Technology
- Penny Owen
The need to build resilience in industry is critical. Penny Owen at NPL discusses their new Measurement for Recovery programme that aims to help UK industry recover from Covid-19 lockdown and beyond.
Read MoreNavigating the changing landscape of academic publishing
- 15 July, 2020
- General
- Benjamin Lichman
What is the future for academic publishing? Benjamin Lichman discusses Plan S to establish full Open Access as the new norm in publishing.
Read MoreUsing R&D to take us forward post- Covid-19
- 8 July, 2020
- Business, General
- Alana Cullen
UK government have increased its commitment to R&D expenditure over the coming decade. Alana Cullen discusses how the new R&D roadmap intends to make the UK more resilient, greener, and fairer post- Covid-19.
Read MoreWhen College Closed
- 7 July, 2020
- Education
- Dr Stephen Webster
Key aspects of the classroom teaching experience are lost when learning is transferred online. Stephen Webster explores what the transition to online teaching meant for his Science Communication students.
Read MoreStudying for a Masters degree during a pandemic
- 30 June, 2020
- Education
- Alana Cullen
How has Covid-19 impacted Masters students? Alana Cullen explores the ways in which postgraduate students have been supported by universities during the pandemic, and the effect Covid-19 will have on next years students.
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