By the Bees Needs Team, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) As the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Bees Needs Team with responsibility for pollinators, we lead on wild pollinator public engagement activities, including our …
This week is Learning at Work Week, and it provides a great opportunity to take some time for learning and development. The Government Science and Engineering (GSE) awareness courses are here to support civil, crown, and public servants with the …
In April 2025, the GSE Profession held our Leadership Values masterclass, with the theme of ‘Innovation’. The event was aimed at developing the skills and values necessary for science and engineering leaders across government using the GSE Leadership Values Toolkit. …
By Melissa Mather, Quantum Specialist, Government Office for Science We hear a lot about ‘quantum’. This word can feel abstract, yet as we celebrate World Quantum Day and 100 years of quantum science and technology on Monday 14 April 2025, …
Change and adapt: From lab bench to government To celebrate British Science Week, and this year’s theme of ‘change and adapt’ we hear from Grace, a GSE member and scientist by background, who shares her journey from the lab bench …
Many people think apprenticeships are just for young people but that is not true. I have just completed an HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) service and maintenance apprenticeship, which was the perfect opportunity to learn a new, in-demand skill in an …
Starting my apprenticeship in Group Finance at 16 years old was a unique experience - especially as I found myself among colleagues who were much older and more experienced. While my friends were heading off to university, I was diving …
Daniel Charles Smith – Assistant Scientist After a ten-year career in the aviation industry, I decided that it was time to follow my passion in science. Aside from wanting to do something that made an impact, I didn’t have specific …
Interview with Stacey Rothwell, Innovation award winner At the GSE Conference, we celebrated excellence in science and engineering by recognising outstanding contributions across government. There were several award categories, with eight key awards in total. We sat down with our …
The GSE Profession team delivered an in-person GSE masterclass in London on the 17 October 2024, attended by over 70 science and engineering professionals across government. The theme for the event was ‘leading change through a science and engineering lens’. …
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