Blog Series
Why the Research Software Engineering conference matters for government By Dimitrios Theodorakis, Scientific Software Engineer and Pierre Siddall, Foundation Scientific Software Engineer, Met Office Following Research Software Engineering Day on 9 October, and our professional societies conference in September, we reflect on the vital role research software engineers (RSEs) play in government and the power of collaboration with partners. Who are research software engineers? Research software engineers like us combine professional software engineering …
By Sophy Phillips and Jim Ellis, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) Monday 14 July is Shark Awareness Day and whilst many people associate sharks with the clear, blue seas of the tropics, many species of shark and …
by Tania Celani and Miriam Grigg, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Last year on 22 November, Emily Calandrelli became the 100th woman to fly to space. We can’t claim to have been into space ourselves (perhaps except using VR), …
Exploring the transformative potential of engineering biology Engineering biology is a transformative technology predicted to add up to $4 trillion per annum to the global economy over the next decade. Since 2007, UKRI has invested over £800m in engineering biology, …
Together we engineer: Recognising the impact and leadership of women within engineering Each year, International Women in Engineering Day provides an opportunity to recognise the vital contributions women make to engineering across the UK and beyond. It is a moment …
On Monday 9 June the Cabinet Secretary launched the ‘Join a Profession’ campaign. This campaign is part of the government’s vision to enhance the Civil Service by investing in skills and leadership capabilities to drive innovation. The Cabinet Secretary is …
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, …
