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Policy Updates

The HE community is continually influenced by the ever changing world of politics and policy. Bioscientists from across the UK can stay informed of recent and important policies.

UK Policy Updates and Information:

Society of Biology

contributes to science policy and Society's Blog in the biosciences

DEFRA consultations concentrates on 4 areas: climate change and environment protection,
food and farming, animal and plant health, natural environment and rural issues, and
corporate issues; Evidenced based policy making
BIS Department of Business, Innovation, and Skills investing in the future policy links
HM Treasury determines and carries out the financial and economic policy for the UK
INTUTE Health and life sciences policy results
PolicyHub acts as 'the first port of call for improvements in policy making and delivery'
RCUK Research Councils UK web site with links to the BBSRC (Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council) and NERC (Natural Environment Research Council)
Royal Society collection of policy and reports highlighting aspects of science and education
Science & Technology Committee House of Lords committee investigates activities based on public policy areas which ought to be informed by scientific research, technological challenges and opportunities, and public policy towards science itself
Science Policy Information News (SPIN) Wellcome Trust's searchable catalog of science policy and news from 150 journals and newspapers
Select Committee on Science & Technology House of Commons Science and Technology Committee
UK Civil Service designs and carries forth current government's public service agenda

Country Policy Updates and Information

England HEPI - Higher Education Policy Institute ensures that policy is research driven
Northern Ireland DELNI - Department for Employment and Learning Northern Ireland Higher Education Policy group
Scotland Scottish Policy and Funding - a review of policy and funding issues in science as related to Scotland
Wales