Blog Series
For day 2 of the Professional Recognition Week, we have a guest blog from one of our partner institutions, the Science Council, showcasing the benefits of registration, myth busting common misconceptions about professional recognition, and some upcoming opportunities for Government Science and Engineering (GSE) members! Please visit the Science Council’s website if you’re interested in reading through case studies of scientists who …
This week we’re celebrating all things Professional Recognition, each day focusing on different aspects of the process, including case studies and testimonies from Government Science and Engineering (GSE) members who have benefitted from the process. Today we’re covering the basics – what Professional Recognition is, how it can benefit you as an individual, and how …
The Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Profession recently celebrated the second annual GSE Awards on 20 November recognising the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and teams across the profession. Organised by a dedicated group of volunteers from various departments, with support from the GSE Profession team and …
A message from Dame Angela McLean, Head of GSE Profession and Government Chief Scientific Adviser “As Government Chief Scientific Adviser and Head of the GSE Profession, I am delighted to introduce this year’s Professional Recognition Week which will take place from Monday 8 December to …
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 …
