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What do climate change, food safety, transport emissions and sustainable housing all have in common? They are all underpinned by science and engineering. Recruiting more scientists and engineers is essential to ensure scientific evidence provides quality government decision making. The …
Job summary The Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) is the most senior scientist in FCDO. The CSA plays a leading role in enabling the FCDO and the government to harness the power of research, evidence, expertise, and science diplomacy to deliver …
The inaugural GSE awards were held at the GSE conference at the Science Museum on 18 September. The GSE awards were drawn up by a team of volunteers from across the GSE Profession, under the guidance of the GSE Profession …
Showcasing our science and engineering superheroes The biennial Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Conference 2024, held on 18 September, was a great opportunity to showcase the science and engineering superheroes in the Profession. The conference brought together Profession members from …
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport supports culture, arts, media, creative industries, tourism, sport and civil society - recognising the UK’s world leading position in these areas and the importance of these sectors in contributing so much to our …
Meet Chrissie Hopson, a Senior Developer at the Student Loans Company and GSE member This week is National Coding Week and this year the focus is on celebrating working on projects and products that improve lives. One such person is …
Recently, the GSE team had the opportunity to engage in a discussion with Dr Ted Hayden on his career journey and his current position as the Director of the Government Office for Science (GO-Science). GSE team: Hi Ted, thank you for …
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the department focused on delivering economic growth for the UK. DBT supports businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. Job description As Senior Private Secretary (SPS), …
This year, The Royal Society Pairing Scheme took place in March and provided policymakers and research scientists an opportunity to experience a different working environment. To do this, 30 research scientists each year are paired with UK parliamentarians and civil …
Civil Service Live is an annual staff-learning conference, designed to allow civil servants to network, listen to thought-provoking sessions and share experiences and expertise. It is also an opportunity for civil servants to demonstrate leadership, learn new skills and improve …