uk resource centre for women in science, engineering and technology

A Vision for Science and Society

Women matter: in science, in society, in business and in policy. As scientists, educators, inventors, consumers, communicators, business developers, opinion formers, policy makers and leaders.
 
The UKRC therefore welcomed the government’s 2008 consultation paper ‘A Vision for Science and Society’.
 
Through the consultation period, we aimed to ensure that issues of gender equality are included in government policy on science and society.
 
We welcomed the views of men and women, whether scientists, policy makers, business representatives or members of the wider public and we were impressed at the level of interest, and the thoughtfulness and commitment of participants. We want to ensure that women - including those studying and working in science, engineering, technology and the built environment - are included in this important consultation. We look forward to continued dialogue, both with the government and with the wide range of people interested in these issues.
 
 
 

UKRC consultation events: A Vision for Science and Society

10 September    The BA Festival of Science, Liverpool

11 September    Women in Games Conference, Warwick

22 September    Consultation session in Second Life (evening event)

30 September    Consultation event in London (one day event)

9 October           What's your vision? Edinburgh (evening event)

 

London consultation event

Download the presentations:
Annette Williams, Director, UK Resource Centre for Women in SET
Sue Ferns, Head of Research, Prospect, and Chair of Unions 21
Angela Brady (Brady Mallalieu Architects) summary (5.5MB) (with course information for returners to architecture)
Ruth Allington, Consultant Engineering Geologist, GWP Consultants
Baroness Morgan's speech
 
 
 
 
As a follow on from the science and society consultation, there are five expert groups
Science For All: aiming for a cultural shift in attitudes to science
Science and the Media: working towards both a science literate media and a media literate scientific community
Science and Learning: facilitating the learning of of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Science for Careers: influencing career choice and improving career advice
Science and Trust: increasing public trust in the conduct of science
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