EVENTS
The Foundation organises events on key topics in science, research, technology or innovation, bringing together parliamentarians, civil servants, industrialists, researchers, learned societies, charities and others. Those events focus in particular on areas where there are policy decisions needed, which in turn need to be informed by this wide range of inputs and viewpoints. Summary reports are prepared for all events, and these - along with presentation slides, videos of speakers and audio files - are available online after events.
The Armitt Review of the UK long-term infrastructure project pipeline
- 2013
- Dinner, Discussion
Sir John Armitt debated the emerging findings of his review of the UK long-term project pipeline with Professor Brian Collins of UCL and Tim Yeo, Chair of the House of Commons Select Committee on Energy and Climate Change
Read MoreOpen Access – the Finch Working Group report on expanding access to published research findings
- 2013
- Dinner, Discussion
Professor Janet Finch debated her report for the Government on open access with Steven Hall from the Institute of Physics Publishing and Professor Douglas Kell, Chief Executive of the BBSRC
Read MoreThreats and opportunities - scientific challenges of the 21st Century
- 2013
- Dinner, Discussion
Sir John Beddington debated the threats and opportunities for the research community in the 21st Century with Dame Sally Davies Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health and Sir Mark Walport the incoming Government Chief Scientific Adviser.
Read MoreLecture (Science, Innovation and International Development) and Christmas Reception
- 2012
- Lecture
The annual lecture was delivered by Professor Chris Whitty on "Science and development in Africa. The greatest challenge to science and technological innovation of our generation?". At the reception Professor Cyrille van Effenterre, from the French Embassy spoke on behalf of Geneviève Fioraso, Secretary of State for Higher Education and Research.
Read MoreThe contribution of mid-sized companies to growth of the economy
- 2012
- Discussion
The Foundation visited the University of Manchester on 26th November to debate the contribution of mid-sized companies to growth in the economy.
Read MoreDelivering the industrial strategy - how can government promote growth?
- 2012
- Dinner, Discussion
An excellent debate led by Sir John Parker GBE FREng, Professor Alan Hughes and the Rt Hon David Willetts MP was held on 14th November on the Government's new industrial strategy.
Read MoreEnergy policy: selecting the right options for future electricity supply
- 2012
- Dinner, Discussion
The Energy Minister, John Hayes MP, debated the future options for electricity supply in the UK with Dr Andrew Spurr, MD, Nuclear Generation at EDF Energy, Dr John Loughhead, Executive Director, UK Energy Research Centre and Dr Paul Golby former Chairman and Chief Executive of E.ON UK
Read MoreWhat are the best ways to promote a culture of enterprise and innovation in Scotland?
- 2012
- Dinner, Discussion
The Foundation hosted a round-table discussion and evening debate on the question of "What are the best ways to promote a culture of enterprise and innovation in Scotland?". Ian Ritchie, Professor Peter Downes and Phil Smith open the debate.
Read MoreAn ageing population: meeting the challenge of caring for the rising number of dementia patients
- 2012
- Dinner, Discussion
The Foundation hosted a debate on the challenge of caring for the rising number of patients with dementia and the strain on healt and social services, care home provision and on families
Read MoreThe future strategy for the management of mental health in the UK
- 2012
- Dinner, Discussion
Lord Layard, Professor Simon Wessely and Sir Bruce Keogh debated the provisions of mental health services in the UK.
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