Guest Blog
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Today is National Engineering Day and this year the focus is on making the UK’s engineers and engineering more visible, and to celebrate how they improve everyday lives and shape the world around us. One such engineer is James Ryan, …
As the spooky season of October is upon us, we have collaborated with Madan Gautam from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to bring you the fascinating world of bats. Read this blog to discover all about bats, learn about their unique …
As we move through October 2024, we once again celebrate Black History Month as a time dedicated to honouring the rich and diverse history, culture, and contributions of Black individuals and communities. This month serves as a powerful reminder of …
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 …
