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Chemistry World October 22, 2015 Helen Carmichael |
Canada's science community content with Trudeau's victory Justin Trudeau, the prime minister-designate, has pledged not only to reverse the perceived muzzling of government scientists under the previous administration, but also to create a new government office to safeguard science. |
Chemistry World September 20, 2013 Rebecca Trager |
Canadians rally for science Thousands of lab-coat clad scientists and citizens protested across Canada on Monday. Increasing concerns about cuts to key scientific institutions in Canada led to the nationwide pro-science rally. |
Chemistry World May 12, 2015 Emma Stoye |
Tory election victory heralds new science minister for UK Jo Johnson has been appointed the science and universities minister within the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, overseen by new business secretary Sajid Javid who replaces Liberal Democrat Vince Cable. |
Chemistry World October 24, 2013 Emily James |
Silenced scientists speak out in Canada Nine out of 10 Canadian federal scientists say that they are not allowed to speak freely to the media about their work, according to results from a major survey. |
Chemistry World June 11, 2014 Dinsa Sachan |
Indian scientists call for commitment to science As a new government takes center stage in the world's largest democracy, the scientific community is demanding a renewed focus on science. |
Chemistry World November 10, 2006 |
Lord Sainsbury Quits as UK Science Minister Scientists paid tribute to Lord Sainsbury as he resigned after eight years as UK science minister. The former chairman of Sainsbury's supermarkets said he had stepped down for personal reasons, preferring to concentrate on his business interests and charitable work. |
Chemistry World April 15, 2015 Maria Burke |
Science remains a peripheral issue in the UK election The economy, the NHS and immigration are key battlegrounds as the UK election approaches, but science and technology are rarely discussed. |
Chemistry World December 1, 2015 Angeli Mehta |
Hopes that new Australian prime minister will reset relationship with science Malcolm Turnbull promised to put science at the center of the national agenda but political realities might limit his options for rapid change. |
Chemistry World April 5, 2013 Helen Carmichael |
Canada investigates silenced scientists Canada's information commissioner, Suzanne Legault, will investigate complaints that the government restricts or prevents its scientists from sharing and discussing their environmental and other research openly with the media and the public. |
Chemistry World November 27, 2014 Mark Peplow |
It's time to speak up for Europe From the EU funding that British scientists receive, to the benefits of hiring talent from across the continent, the 'science case' for membership is overwhelming. |
Chemistry World March 31, 2015 Emma Stoye |
Fears UK government scientists could be gagged by new rules Recent changes to the civil service code could make it harder for UK government scientists to talk to the media, leading to 'misinformation' about key scientific issues among the public. |
Chemistry World April 4, 2012 Helen Carmichael |
Canada research budget boost costs the environment Canada's researchers and environmentalists are digesting the impacts of finance minister Jim Flaherty's 2012 budget. |
Chemistry World April 2010 Bibiana Campos Seijo |
Editorial: Election science Science is very much on the agenda in the UK, with many a report being launched during the last month. |
Chemistry World December 2009 |
Column: Undercover Academic Science funding, science-based policy and science education take up a substantial part of the UK's budget, so why are they not more widely discussed at election time? |
Chemistry World March 19, 2015 Emma Stoye |
UK budget science cash given cautious welcome Yesterday's budget announcement, in which UK chancellor George Osborne announced additional funding for research and scientific infrastructure, has been cautiously welcomed by scientists. |
Chemistry World March 9, 2010 Anna Lewcock |
Fund science or risk economic downfall Leading researchers and former science ministers have today warned the UK government it risks 'throwing away' years of investment unless the UK keeps pace with science funding levels in other countries. |
Chemistry World October 6, 2008 Richard Van Noorden |
New science minister in UK reshuffle UK scientists have welcomed the appointment of multi-millionaire businessman Paul Drayson (Lord Drayson) as the country's next science minister. |
Chemistry World August 2010 |
We need more scientists in politics Scientist Michael Brooks stood for parliament at the last election against an MP who favours homeopathy and medical astrology. He lost. Should we worry? |
Chemistry World August 2009 |
Building on a science base Evan Harris, Liberal Democrat science spokesman, underlines the importance of funding, careers, and evidence-based government policy for the future of UK science |
Chemistry World November 9, 2015 Emma Stoye |
UK science's 'superpower' status at risk The UK government must commit to spend more on science R&D in the long-term if the UK is to remain a 'scientific superpower', according to a report published by the House of Commons |
BusinessWeek December 22, 2003 Diane Brady |
How To Turn Canada Into A Powerhouse New leader Paul Martin needs to keep up the pressure for reform. |
Chemistry World May 2012 |
The Iron Lady Howard Peters takes a look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, an Oxford chemistry graduate who became the UK's only female prime minister |
BusinessWeek July 12, 2004 |
Is Martin Going Overboard In Canada? Some business leaders fear Martin, a fiscal hawk when he was Finance Minister, is abandoning restraint to cater to interest groups. |
Chemistry World January 2007 Sue Ferns |
Comment: Who's Looking After British Science? As the union representing public sector scientists in the UK, Prospect is calling for urgent action to stem the loss of key science research facilities and staff. |
Chemistry World December 14, 2015 Emma Stoye |
World leaders agree climate deal at COP21 talks Nearly 200 countries have come to an agreement at the UN's COP21 climate conference in Paris, Frances, where world leaders have been discussing how to tackle climate change. |
Chemistry World February 22, 2010 Anna Lewcock |
Funding cuts will 'damage a generation' of science Cutting research budgets will harm science for an entire generation, the president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science said. The Royal Society of Chemistry, one of the many who have voiced their outrage at the cuts to UK science funding, shares this view. |
Chemistry World May 23, 2006 Katharine Sanderson |
Brazil and UK Team up Brazil is ready and mature to join the international science arena, the Brazilian science minister told leading UK and Brazilian scientists and politicians yesterday. |
Chemistry World October 11, 2010 Anna Lewcock |
Scientists protest against planned funding cuts Two thousand people joined a rally outside the UK Treasury on Saturday to protest against the government's plans to slash research funding as part of measures to cut the budget deficit. |
Chemistry World January 5, 2016 Patrick Walter |
Count your blessings Public funding for science in the United Kingdom will be protected in real-terms, meaning that it will keep pace with inflation. |
Chemistry World July 5, 2007 |
New UK Science Minister Ian Pearson, formerly of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is the UK's new science minister. |
Chemistry World August 7, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
US research agencies accused of stifling communication of science US government agencies have put in place obstacles that thwart efforts by science journalists to effectively communicate government science, according to a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists. |
Chemistry World July 2009 |
UK science funding Adam Afriyie, UK shadow science minister, would like to see more investment in training the next generation of scientists and is pioneering a science literacy scheme for MPs |
Chemistry World October 13, 2015 Emma Stoye |
Scientists launch campaign to oppose UK exit from EU Several leading scientists have voiced their support for a campaign for the UK to stay in the EU, warning that an exit would harm the country's research base. |
Chemistry World April 10, 2008 Luisa Massarani |
Brazil Pins Economic Hopes on Science Brazil's future prosperity depends on training more young scientists. |
Chemistry World April 28, 2014 Emma Stoye |
Scientists asked how to spend UK science cash The UK government is asking the scientific community what the portion of the science budget set aside for infrastructure should be spent on over the next five years. |
Chemistry World September 10, 2015 Matthew Gunther |
Research bodies urge UK government to protect science funding Nearly 200 research organizations have signed an open letter urging the UK government to protect science funding in the 2015 UK spending review. |
Chemistry World October 17, 2014 Ned Stafford |
European scientists rally to protest jobs and funding crisis Scientists throughout Europe, frustrated with inadequate funding for research and a lack of jobs, are banding together to demand that policymakers at national and EU levels take action. |
Chemistry World November 2011 Jack Stilgoe |
The Science we Want, the Science we Need The UK government has lost the ability to ensure that the research that it really needs gets done. |
Chemistry World June 30, 2009 Sarah Houlton |
Climate change roadmaps announced UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has set out a 'Roadmap to Copenhagen' in advance of the climate change conference being held in the Danish capital in December. |
Chemistry World October 30, 2006 Richard Van Noorden |
Economist's Review Marks Turning Point Scientists have welcomed an economist's review into the costs of climate change, which warns of global recession if greenhouse gas emissions are not stabilized. |
Chemistry World September 7, 2012 Laura Howes |
10 million open access boost UK Minister of State for Universities and Science, David Willetts, has today announced an additional investment of 10 million to help universities take up open access options. |
BusinessWeek April 21, 2011 Theophilos Argitis |
Harper on Canada's Economy: It's All Good Harper may win his third election by combining conservative principles with populism, even though his economic record is mixed. |
Chemistry World July 10, 2015 Eugene Gerden |
Funding changes worry Russian scientists Despite massive cuts to state spending this year, the government will keep funding national science at the same level as 2014. But changes in the way that the funding will be distributed has caused alarm. |
Chemistry World February 26, 2013 Simon Perks |
UK top scientist immigration policy under fire While Prime Minister David Cameron was away promoting the UK to Indian businesses and students, his stance on immigration was coming under increasing fire at home. |
Chemistry World December 1, 2014 |
Power to the people As belts are tightened all over Europe, scientists have been caught up by politicians' ardor for austerity. |
Chemistry World September 16, 2013 Ned Stafford |
Battle over carbon tax looms As newly elected Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott prepares to be sworn into office this week, opponents of his plan to abolish the so-called carbon tax on greenhouse gas emissions are preparing for political battle. |
Chemistry World October 3, 2012 Ian Le Guillou |
Health check finds Canadian science doing well Canadian science is healthy and growing, according to an independent expert panel at the Council of Canadian Academies |
Chemistry World July 15, 2014 Emma Stoye |
Science minister replaced in UK cabinet reshuffle Greg Clark, MP for Royal Tunbridge Wells, has been appointed minister for science and universities in the UK government's latest cabinet reshuffle |
Chemistry World March 6, 2012 Simon Perks |
Special Treatment for Scientists Under Immigration Rules Scientists traveling to work in the UK will be exempt from rules on settling in the country. |
Chemistry World December 18, 2014 |
UK science strategy leaves many questions unanswered The government has published its long awaited science and innovation strategy, but many of the questions asked by the science community won't be answered until the next spending review. |