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Science Scotland 2010
Collaborating for success
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Wednesday 17th February 2010
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
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Conference chair:Keynote speakers:- Professor Anne Glover, Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland, The Scottish Government
- Dr Chris Tyler, Committee Specialist, Science and Technology Committee, House of Commons
- Barry Shafe, Project Director, Edinburgh Science Triangle
Also presenting:- Bristow Muldoon, Parliamentary Liaison Officer, Royal Society of Chemistry and Royal Society of Edinburgh
- Dr Robin Hoyle, Director of Science, Glasgow Science Centre
- Dr Janet De Wilde, SINAPSE Co-ordinator, Scottish Imaging Network - A Platform for Scientific Excellence
- Professor Richard Harris, Cairncross Professor of Applied Economics and Director of the Centre for Public Policy for Regions, University of Glasgow
- Gillian Black, Policy Affairs Director, OPITO
- Dr. Wendy Livingstone, Associate Principal, Business and Innovation, Forth Valley College
- Stewart Burn, Science Development Officer, North Ayrshire Council
“Science is vital for Scotland’s future. It is a keystone in delivering the Government’s purpose of creating a more successful Scotland with opportunities for all to flourish through increasing economic growth.”
Science for Scotland, The Scottish Government
Following the publication of Science for Scotland last year, this conference will explore how to promote the development of the scientific sector to reflect the changing needs of the science base. Covering issues including links between government strategy and the scientific sector, how to improve the teaching and learning of science and the importance of promoting science to a broader audience, this event will highlight recent developments and initiatives which are helping to secure Scotland’s scientific and economic future.
A key aim for the scientific sector in Scotland is for education and industry is to work much more closely with each other. In times of reducing funding and support, institutions are developing their own networks and partnerships in order to move forward. This event will highlight some of these partnerships in action, looking at why they are needed, what they can achieve and how businesses, schools and academia can work together to achieve common goals.
The conference will also examine the recent discussion of government funding for science as speakers explore the potential impact of prioritising research work linked to expected economic gain and moves by the Scottish Government to improve science education in schools and onwards.
Key themes will include:
- Linking scientific research and government strategy
- Funding routes for research and development
- Improving science teaching and education
- Increasing shared learning between industry, schools and academia
- Improving the status and image of science
While we are pulling together the final agenda for this event please register your interest to receive more information. Alternatively you can take advantage of our early bird discount by booking your place now.
If you have any questions please email us or call 0131 272 2133. |
Conference development by: Cara McLean
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