NEWTON’S APPLE –
NEWTON’S HEIRS WORKSHOP PROGRAMMES

AN INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE POLICY
7th  December 2011
Committee Room 19,
House of Commons, Westminster, 16.00-18.00

 Have you ever wondered how the regulatory and policy processes work?
 Do you want to know how your research could be used to inform public policy?
 Would you like to contribute to the decisions that shape science and society in the future?

This ‘Introduction to Science Policy’ workshop will give you the chance to find out more about the policy process and the methods by which you can contribute to it.  The workshop will also give you the chance to put your questions to people who work with science, engineering and policy.

Download the flier/application form here.

Download the flier/application form as a PDF.

Comments from Participants of prior workshops

 “Great – this should be more widely offered – eg in Universities and career services.”

“Getting the MP’s perspective was very enlightening – really useful and interesting”

“I hadn’t realised how important scientists were in influencing policy.”

“It was very interesting and useful to hear from people involved in different aspects of the policy process.”

“Good range of speakers, welcomed the opportunity to ask questions.”

“I greatly enjoyed all parts of the workshop, especially the discussion.”

“The materials provided will be very useful for me and I will look up several of the reports mentioned.”

“The debate & the paper materials were useful and interesting.”

“Great to get viewpoints from so many experienced people.”

“Well worthwhile, Thank you.”

“I liked hearing about how the policy process was explained with first hand examples.”

“I enjoyed the fact that the panel was composed of 4 people speaking from different points of view.”

“Useful information pack from Newton’s Apple; it will be good for future reference/contacts.”

“A good introduction – thank you to the speakers, truly extraordinary people.”

“I liked learning about the roles of scientists in Government.”

“I was pleased that we heard from a good range of perspectives: elected, civil servants and external.”

For more information about the Newton's Heirs workshops, download the report.