Science Policy Workshop
Duration 0.5 days
Team Researcher Academy

Target audience:


Postgraduate Research Students and Research Staff

The Workshop is suitable for postgraduate and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and those whose work role would benefit by a knowledge of the science-into-policy processes.

Please note this is a repeat of previous instances of this workshop

Pre-requisites:

None


Process:

Workshops and discussion




apple bullet Have you ever wondered how scientists and their research can influence government science policy?


apple bullet How can scientists help prevent budget cuts, increase funding and improve the public standing of science?


apple bullet Would you like to contribute to the decisions that shape science and society in the future?


This ‘Introduction to Science Policy’ Workshop will give you the chance to find out more about the policy process and the methods by which you can contribute to it.  The Workshop will also give you the chance to put your questions to the people who have worked regularly on science policy issues.


Seminar Structure

An introduction to science policy – Presentation by Dr Michael Elves,
(Chairman, Newton’s Apple, formerly Director of Scientific and Educational Affairs, Glaxo Wellcome, and Special Adviser to the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee 1997-2005).

apple bullet The guest panelists will provide information from their own unique perspective on ways in which scientists can communicate more effectively with policy makers.

Science in Parliament  - Mr Andrew Miller  
(Formerly MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston, and Chair of the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee.)


Science in Government -  Dr Claudia Lally 
(Deputy Head of Resilience, Government Office for Science. )


Role of the Scientific Societies in Policy formation -  Dr Stephen Benn
(Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Society of Biology.)


Can scientists influence policy?

Two case studies -:

 “The 2008 Fertilisation and Embryology Act”  -  Dr Ian Gibson
 (formerly MP for Norwich North, and Chair the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee)


 “Light Pollution and Astronomy”  -  Dr Michael Elves

(Chairman, Newton’s Apple, formerly Director of Scientific and Educational Affairs, Glaxo Wellcome, and Special Adviser to the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee 1997-2005)

The guest panelists will provide information from their own unique perspective on ways in which scientists can communicate more effectively with policy makers.


apple bullet Discussion – Participants will have the opportunity to pose their questions to the panelists on science policy issues and how the science-into-policy process can be improved.


apple bullet Participants will be provided with Newton’s Apple booklets – “Science Policy Explained and Explored”,  “How Policy is Made – A Short Guide” and “ An Introduction to Policy Making in the European Union”.
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