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The Sciblorg: The Race for the Prize
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Thursday, 14 May 2009. The Race for the Prize. In an essay which was recently shortlisted for the BSCB's Writing Competition and appeared on the. Cancer researcher Alexis Barr discusses whether competition drives science forward or wastes resources. Is it a waste of time and resources when two groups are working on the same thing, unbeknown to one another? Does more than one group working on a topic increase accountability and increase the rigour of results? Read Alexis' essay in full.
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The Sciblorg: Emily Thornberry endorses the Society's work on women in science
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Thursday, 21 May 2009. Emily Thornberry endorses the Society's work on women in science. After meeting with the Society's Parliamentary and Policy Officer Rebecca. Smith, Emily Thornberry. MP has agreed to endorse the Society's work on the issues facing women in science. Find out more about the Society's work on women in science. Labels: Women in Science. 11 November 2012 at 02:32. Excellent article. Keep writing such kind of info on your blog. Im really impressed by your blog. 19 February 2013 at 23:42.
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The Sciblorg: April 2009
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Thursday, 30 April 2009. Introducing the newly formed Office for the Life Sciences. The Office for the Life Sciences ( OLS. Will work with industry to make further improvements in the operating environment for the pharmaceutical, medical biotechnology, and healthcare. Technology industries in the UK, culminating in the publication of a Life Sciences Industrial Strategy this summer. The announcement goes on to quote Lord Drayson. Who leads the work of the OLS. Women in Science Conference. Find out more ab...
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The Sciblorg: February 2009
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Wednesday, 25 February 2009. US Congress passes science stimulus package. High priorities are basic competitiveness-related research, biomedical research, energy R&D and climate change programmes. The National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE OS), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST. The three agencies highlighted in the America COMPETES Act of 2007 and President Bush’s American Competitiveness Initiative ( ACI. Read the comprehensive AAAS.
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The Sciblorg: Wanted: Plumber to fix leaky pipeline of women in science
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Monday, 18 May 2009. Wanted: Plumber to fix leaky pipeline of women in science. The European Commissioner for Science and Research gave a speech entitled 'Women and Science: 10 years of fixing the leaky pipe' at the 'Changing Research Landscapes to make the most of human potential – 10 years of EU activities in 'Women and Science' and beyond' conference on 14 May 2008 in Prague. In his speech Janez. Harmonisation of definitions e.g. "academics" is needed. Said, "Women and female scientists do not need fa...
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The Sciblorg: Biochemical Society WLTM new Head of Education
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Friday, 8 May 2009. Biochemical Society WLTM new Head of Education. Our Education team supports the Society’s charitable objective of communication, outreach and engagement through a diverse range of novel events and resources: school science websites, teachers' workshops, public events, arts initiatives and festivals, studentship grants, school visits, careers information, policy work and young researchers' symposia. Does this sound like you or someone you know? 27 February 2013 at 13:02. Gr ubbzp lfrjw...
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Jane Plant's Cancer SuPPort web site
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New users - Register. Professor Jane Plant has written a number of books on the relationship between diet and health. EATING FOR BETTER HEALTH: NEW EDITION published AUGUST 2010. As featured in Science in Parliament. Click here to download a copy of the Foreward by Dr Michael Dixon. Eating for Better Health: The Plant Programme Jane Plant and Gill Tidey. Click for further details. A book I can't live without. Beating Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Jane Plant and Janet Stephenson. Jane Plant and Gill Tid...
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The Sciblorg: January 2009
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Friday, 30 January 2009. Science Minister calls for focus. THES reports that Science Minister, Lord Drayson, has said that ‘the UK should narrow its research effort to key areas that boost the economy and deliver economic benefits’ identifying life sciences and earth sciences as examples of two such areas. Thursday, 29 January 2009. Visit the 'Science: So What? Wednesday, 28 January 2009. The future of higher education. Is currently developing a. Framework policy for Higher Education. Federation and the ...
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The Sciblorg: May 2009
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Wednesday, 27 May 2009. Policy Lunchbox: Nick Dusic. Science policy professionals met in London today for the first 'Policy Lunchbox' seminar, organised by the Biochemical and the British Ecological Societies. Nick Dusic. Director of the Campaign for Science and Engineering ( CaSE. Led a discussion on 'How to engage with the opposition and with manifesto development in the run up to the 2010 election? Adequately only by working together. Hustings featuring the spokespeople for the major political parties...
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The Sciblorg: August 2008
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Tuesday, 26 August 2008. An article in the THES. Addresses the challenge faced by scientists in trying to balance accurate reporting with a commitment to drive governments to action. Read the THES article in full. Increased Competition For Grants. The Medical Research Council was the exception, where the success rate rose from 24% in 2006-07 to 27% in 2007-08. The European Research Council was set up as part of the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme for research. It has two main funding str...
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