WORKSHOPS  

AN INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE POLICY

25th November 2008
Parliament, 16.30-18.30

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?

The ‘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 the people who work with science, engineering and policy.

Workshop Structure;

The maximum group size is 30 and workshops run for 2 hours.  The workshop entails;

An introduction to Science Policy – Presentation by Dr Michael Elves, Chairman, Newton’s Apple; includes a 12-page booklet explaining the field of Science Policy.

Guest Panellists; Willie Rennie MP, Richard Ploszek, Senior Policy Advisor, Royal Academy of Engineering,   Louise Hendry, Policy Manager, Pfizer Ltd  and Sarah Haywood, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR).

The guest panellists will provide information from their own unique perspective on ways in which scientists and engineers can communicate their research to a policy audience.

Discussion; Participants will have the opportunity to pose their questions to the panellists on science and engineering policy issues and how the science-into-policy process can be improved.

Workshop Costs:

£50 - Undergraduate and Postgraduate students

£60 - Academic, Learned Society Member or Industry Representative

To book places on the workshop download an application form and return via email to heirs@newtons-apple.org.uk.

NOTE; There are a limited number of places available, so reserve your place early!