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A guide to engaging with government for academics. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A short check-list intended for academics. Provides an introduction to engaging with government policy making.

Internet only 		11/136006-12-2011 A4
2 Pages
A vision for science and society: a consultation on developing a new strategy for the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Sets out a proposed vision for Science and Society and outlines some key questions and challenges facing the science and policy community as the government looks to develop its future strategy. Consultation period ended 17 October 2008.

Internet only 		49-08-S/B18-07-2008 A4
57 Pages
Academic fellowships: a consultation document on the academic fellowship scheme. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. This outlines a proposal for a new scheme that has been developed in response to the Roberts' Review 'SET for Success'. The overall aim of the scheme is to address some of the concerns and issues affecting those who have completed their PhDs and are faced with 'unattractive and unstable' career routes into permanent academic posts. Consultation period ended 14 November 2003.

Internet only 		03/127010-09-2003 A4
22 Pages
Attitudes to science: survey of 14-16 year olds. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Overview of what 14-16 year olds, who are currently undertaking their GCSEs, think about science, scientists and science policy across the UK. BIS was interested in also finding out the. Covers general attitudes to science, science in schools and science outside of schools.

Internet only 		11/P11216-03-2011 A4
48 Pages
Consultation on the update to the code of practice for scientific advisory committees: summary of responses and Government response to consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Summary of the replies received and Government responses to the consultation on the update to the Code of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees (URN 07/995X). See URN 07/1570 for the updated code of practice.

In stock 		07/157214-12-2007 A4
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Council for Science and Technology consultation on whether there is a useful role for a universal ethical code for scientists. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Sought views on a universal ethical code for scientists in institutions. Responses were due by 1 November 2005. See 06/2279 for a summary of responses, 06/2278 for conclusions, and 07/1430 for an overview of the code.

Internet only 		05/218309-05-2005 A4
4 Pages
Cultivating community: sharing good practice across SAC secretariats. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Report of a series of workshops to support the activities of secretariats to Scientific Advisory Committees and Science Advisory Councils (SACs). It is a guide to best practice for SAC working, and complementary to the Code of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees (URN 07/1570).

Internet only 		10/50801-04-2010 A4
22 Pages
Evaluating science and society initiatives: a framework for evaluation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Presents a framework for evaluating ‘Science and Society’ initiatives to help evaluators design and implement effective evaluations in this domain. Provides a common understanding and a conceptual road map that can be adapted to a variety of settings. This work was carried out by the Tavistock Institute for the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

Internet only 		07/120309-07-2007 A4
114 Pages
Evaluating science and society initiatives: SETNET evaluation framework pilot report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Pilot report on SETNET relating to 'Evaluating science and society initiatives: a framework for evaluation' (07/1203). This work was carried out by the Tavistock Institute for the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

Internet only 		07/120409-07-2007 A4
20 Pages
Getting heard: a writing guide for scientists and engineers in government. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Communications advice for government scientists and engineers. Aims to help maximise the impact of science messages to the public.

Internet only 		09/162519-10-2009 A5
16 Pages

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Going public: an introduction to communicating science, engineering and technology. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Best practice guide for communicating science, engineering and technology, targeted at scientists.

Internet only 		96/90809-09-1996 A4
16 Pages
Good practice for public sector research establishments on staff incentives and management of conflicts of interest. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Knowledge transfer from Public Sector Research Establishments (PSREs) can create benefits for the wider economy, but there is also the potential for conflicts of interest to arise, especially for those PSREs which perform statutory, regulatory or advisory functions for Government. This guidance is intended for PSRE Directors, and covers incentive schemes, intellectual property, disclosure of interests and some probity case studies.

Internet only 		00/102326-07-2000 A4
20 Pages
OST official response to the consultation on implementing the academic fellowships. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Responses to the consultation on implementing the academic fellowship.

Internet only 		04/213301-01-2004 A4
35 Pages
Pandemic flu (swine flu): a glossary of terms for writers and editors. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Alphabetical list of definitions for terms relating to pandemic, or swine, flu.

Internet only 		09/163401-09-2009 A4
14 Pages
Public attitudes to science 2008: a survey. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Third in a series of studies on the UK public’s attitudes to science, scientists and science policy. Builds on findings from the two previous surveys 2000 (URN 01/847) and 2005 (05/1038) and makes international comparisons. Analyses various age groups, ethnic minorities, also looks at social sciences.

Internet only 		08/P11101-03-2008 A4
154 Pages
Public attitudes to science 2011: final results. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Data tables presenting results from the 2011 study of the UK public’s attitudes to science, scientists and science policy. Relates to the report (URN 11/P111), see also topline results (11/1257).

Internet only 		11/125802-05-2011 A4
894 Pages
Public attitudes to science 2011: literature review. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Presents the findings of a literature review carried out as part of 'Public attitudes to science 2011' (URN 11/P111). Aimed to identify previous relevant research, make comparisons between attitudes in the UK and other scientifically developed countries, establish whether/why attitudes to science change with age, and inform the design of other inputs to the research.

Internet only 		11/125602-05-2011 A4
28 Pages
Public attitudes to science 2011: main report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Report of a study commissioned by BIS from Ipsos MORI, in collaboration with the British Science Association. It is the fourth in a series of studies looking at the UK public’s attitudes to science, scientists and science policy. Measures trends uncovered in the three previous studies and assesses progress since the first study in 2000 (URN 01/847). See also summary 11/1255 and literature review 11/1256.

Internet only 		11/P11102-05-2011 A4
126 Pages
Public attitudes to science 2011: summary report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Summary of the report URN 11/P111, which looks at the UK public’s attitudes to science, scientists and science policy. Measures trends uncovered in the three previous studies and assesses progress since the first study in 2000 (URN 01/847).

Internet only 		11/125502-05-2011 A4
27 Pages
Public attitudes to science 2011: topline. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Presents the top line results from the 2011 study of the UK public’s attitudes to science, scientists and science policy. Relates to the report (URN 11/P111), see also data tables (11/1258).

Internet only 		11/125702-05-2011 A4
28 Pages
Rigour, respect, responsibility: a universal ethical code for scientists. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Overview of the universal ethical code for scientists. Provides its aims, what it really means for working scientists and some short case studies from organisations that use it.

Internet only 		07/143012-09-2007 1/3 A4
6 Pages
Science and mathematics secondary education for the 21st century: report of the science and learning expert group [volume 1]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Considers pre-19 science and mathematics learning in schools and colleges, to note where this works well and to recommend how it could be improved. A science and society expert group report. See URN 10/738AN for volume 2 (annexes E-M).

Internet only 		10/73825-02-2010 A4
188 Pages
Science and mathematics secondary education for the 21st century: report of the science and learning expert group. Executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Executive summary of a science and society expert group report that considers pre-19 science and mathematics learning in schools and colleges. See URN 10/738 for the main report and annexes A-D, and 10/738AN for volume 2 (annexes E-M).

Internet only 		10/738ES25-02-2010 A4
17 Pages
Science and mathematics secondary education for the 21st century: report of the science and learning expert group. Volume 2: Annexes E-M. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Annexes to a science and society expert group report that considers pre-19 science and mathematics learning in schools and colleges. See URN 10/738 for the main report and annexes A-D.

Internet only 		10/738AN25-02-2010 A4
102 Pages
Science and society: results of OST's public consultation on its response to the British Association report 'Science in society'. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Results of OST's Public Consultation on its response to the British Association report 'Science in Society'.

Internet only 		03/130226-09-2003 A4
29 Pages
Science and the media: securing the future. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Action plan from the science and the media expert group. Provides recommendations on science related training, programming and journalism.

Internet only 		10/63013-01-2010 A4
62 Pages
Science and trust expert group report & action plan: starting a national conversation about good science. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Report from the science and trust expert working with the aim to enhance society’s capabilities to make better informed judgements about the sciences and their uses in order to ensure that the ‘licence to operate’ is socially robust. Calls for greater discussion around risk, uncertainty, and the processes involved in knowledge production, and sets out recommendations and actions around governance in science.

Internet only 		10/69908-03-2010 A4
84 Pages
Science for all: report and action plan from the Science for All expert group. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Report from an independent expert group, commissioned by BIS. Provides a snapshot of the current state of public engagement with the sciences, and outlines a vision which the group believes to have wide support. Also makes explicit the different rationales and purposes for public engagement, and lays out a roadmap for all who are committed to further development.

Internet only 		10/62609-02-2010 A4
42 Pages
Science for careers: report of the science and society expert group. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Action plan from the science for careers group. Provides recommendations on how to motivate people to consider careers in and from science. These aim to ensure that the UK economy has a workforce with the science skills that it needs, through smarter and better aligned communications and messages, and providing information, advice and guidance on science careers.

Internet only 		10/76703-03-2010 A4
54 Pages
Science in society: findings from qualitative and quantitative research. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The findings of qualitative and quantitative research into UK public attitudes to science, engineering and technology, trust in science and engagement in science, conducted for the DTI by MORI.

Internet only 		05/103814-03-2005 A4
186 Pages
The Government's outline programme for public engagement on nanotechnologies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Information concerning the Government's outline programme on public engagement on nanotechnologies.

Internet only 		05/204331-08-2005 A4
20 Pages
Universal ethical code for scientists: conclusions from consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Overview of the lessons learned from responses to the consultation considering issues around developing a universal ethical code of contact for scientists (URN 05/2183). Also makes recommendations about promoting the code. See 06/2279 for a summary of responses and 07/1430 for an overview of the code.

Internet only 		06/227801-01-2006 A4
2 Pages
Universal ethical code for scientists: summary of responses to CST's consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Summary of responses to the Council for Science and Technology's consultation considering issues around developing a universal ethical code of contact for scientists (URN 05/2183). Also explains the purpose of the code. See 06/2278 for a conclusions and recommendations, and 07/1430 for an overview of the code.

Internet only 		06/227901-01-2006 A4
7 Pages
Update on UK science skills post Roberts review. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Outlines the significant progress that has been made by the government to improve science, engineering and technology (SET) skills in the UK since last year’s Roberts review.

Internet only 		03/179116-10-2003 A4
4 Pages
Update to the code of practice for scientific advisory committees: a consultation by the Office of Science and Innovation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Invites views from interested parties on the update of the Code of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees, which promotes good practice in the operation of Scientific Advisory Committees and their relationship with Government. The Code was last revised in December 2001and the Government has committed to update it by the end of 2007. Consultation period ended 16 September 2007. See URN 07/1572 for the Government response and URN 07/1570 for the new code of practice.

In stock 		07/995X27-07-2007 A4
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Wider implications of science and technology (WIST) programme: report of findings. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Synthesis of the findings from both the stakeholder and public engagement activities of the WIST programme, which aims to help Government better prepare for a future in which the safety, health, environmental, ethical, regulatory and social implications of developments in science and technology will have a major influence on whether and how they are used. It describes the key issues raised, and contains recommendations from those involved about how Government ought to respond. It also identifies a number of areas which would benefit from further public engagement.

Internet only 		09/163330-06-2009 A4
88 Pages
World trade: possible futures. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Explores the possible future courses of world trade using four contrasting scenarios: global innovation, global citizen, deglobalisation and fragile alliances. These illustrate how world trade might develop between now and 2020.

Internet only 		09/163630-06-2009 A4
28 Pages