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.
The Digital Future
- 28 October, 2020
- Technology
- Sundeep Bhandari and Andrew Smith
How is the world adjusting and preparing for the digital revolution? Sundeep Bhandari and Andrew Smith discuss the importance of rigorously testing data, and NPL's role in supporting the digital transformation.
Read MoreClimate diplomacy in the time of COVID-19
- 26 October, 2020
- Environment
- Nick Bridge
Nick Bridge from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office gives an insight into the climate diplomacy behind COP26, against the backdrop of the Covid crisis.
Read MoreSkills Resilience in a Changing World
- 14 October, 2020
- Business
- Robert Hall
How can we build and promote skills resilience in a changing world? Robert Hall discusses the importance of skills resilience in light of Covid-19.
Read MoreLevelling up innovation and research investment for prosperity across all UK nations and regions
- 5 October, 2020
- Business, General
- Peter Halligan
Peter Halligan explores the economic place disparity in the UK, with a view from Wales, and emphasises the need for a new approach to levelling up.
Read MoreScience 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.
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