“Defence Engineers build bridges under enemy fire; Defence Engineers deliver some of the most complex projects there are from computer networks to warships. It requires diverse skills and diverse thinking, drawing talent from all walks of life” – Vice Admiral …
In 2018 the government published the 25 Year Environment Plan, which set out plans to improve the environment in England and ensure that we become the first generation to leave the environment in a better state than we found it. …
Background The STEM Challenge was an outreach competition run by Science & Engineering Fast Streamers for UK schools, with the aim to encourage students to consider Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) careers or education in the future. We also …
Networking is a crucial skill for scientists and engineers in government, who need to collaborate widely to effectively perform public duties. However, networking can be a daunting prospect, with many factors influencing how comfortable we might feel when networking. Lucy …
Did you know that businesses with an environmental benefit can request accelerated processing of their patent applications? GSE Patent Examiners, selected for their science and engineering backgrounds, are excited to see the speed of innovation in fuel cell technologies. Intelligent Energy is …
Improving the transparency of scientific evidence Transparency and openness of scientific evidence informing government policy making is of the utmost importance to the Government Office for Science (GOS). By transparent and open, we mean that evidence is fully accessible to …
Every year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publishes its Science Review which illustrates ways science and evidence is being used to protect people and places, helping everyone lead safer and healthier lives. The Review contains case studies from a …
Although there has been huge growth in academic-policy engagement activity, there is no evidence that this is leading to an increase in evidence use by decision-makers. There is an almost total lack of empirical evidence about what works, and little …
by Heather Lawson, UK Health Security Agency Many people have to balance a home-life with a work-life, but usually it is to bring up children. I did it to look after my husband who was diagnosed with behavioural variant frontal …
Mental Health Awareness Week began on Monday 9 May, an annual event that encourages the people of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. The campaign is owned by the Mental Health Foundation which states that prevention is …
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