AsSIST-UK is holding a themed day on STIS/science policy within the forthcoming Science In Public Network Conference being held at the University of Sheffield. Further details can be found at Conference programme
Report on AsSIST-UK/ISSTI Conference
The report on the November 29th meeting in Edinburgh which was linked to ISSTI’s 50th anniversary and which brought together over 100 AsSIST-UK members is available
S&T Select Committee Report on Science Communication and Engagement released today
The S&T Select Committee has just published its latest report, concerning science communication and (public) engagement. AsSIST-UK submitted evidence to the report during its deliberations. Continue reading “S&T Select Committee Report on Science Communication and Engagement released today”
Enlarged Innovation Caucus and UK Industrial Strategy
The newly enlarged Innovation Caucus – now with 70 member from across the social sciences, includes a number of AsSIST-UK members. This is an important opportunity for STS to engage with policy. The Caucus is supported by the ESRC and Innovate UK. Continue reading “Enlarged Innovation Caucus and UK Industrial Strategy”
New Directory of STS Associations
At the recent EASST/4S meeting in Barcelona, Pablo Santoro and Arthur Ferreira organised a meeting of STS/STIS national associations to discuss collaboration. Continue reading “New Directory of STS Associations”
Advice to President-Elect Trump
There is a useful commentary by Dan Sarewitz in this week’s Nature on Trump’s election and the sort of science policies his presidency might consider pursuing.
