Government Office for Science

Deadline extended to 4 November! There is still time to apply to become the new Chief Scientific Adviser at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and help the department harness the power of research, evidence, expertise and science diplomacy to support the UK becoming a leading science power globally: https://lnkd.in/e3YVGSi4

Biodiversity is the backbone of ecosystems, yet, despite its clear benefits, we are accelerating biodiversity loss at unprecedented rates.     As countries come together this month at the 16th UN Convention on Biological Diversity, I urge nations to ensure science is at the heart of their commitments, collaborate with one another and local stakeholders to protect our planet.     Read Dame Angela McLean’s, Government Chief Scientific Adviser, recent article to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eBpr4ZVv

"Delighted to deliver the Geoffrey Rose Memorial Lecture on biosecurity and national resilience at Imperial College London. Good way to showcase the work of the Government Office for Science and pay tribute to a great epidemiologist. Thank you for having me" – Government Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean.

Closing soon: Applications for Chief Scientific Adviser roles in UK Ministry of Defence, GCHQ and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. These exciting posts help the government and its agencies harness the power of science to boost security and the UK's drive to be a leading science power globally: https://lnkd.in/e-CqCgHg.

📣 Apply now to the Civil Service Fast Stream 2025! 📣 Applications are now open to join the Civil Service Fast Stream 2025 and will close midday 7 November 2024.  Our Fast Stream programme gives you the opportunity to work directly with scientists and engineers to shape government policy. To find out more, visit the Government Science and Engineering blog: https://lnkd.in/g6QhSvVj

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Government Science and Engineering (GSE ) Careers site: https://lnkd.in/eXwCUc-T This site showcases the fantastic career opportunities for scientists and engineers within and outside of government. It includes:  • Essential resources for those working in government   • Guidance on career progression, highlighting the skills required   • Real-world insights from professionals across government.  Whether you are just starting your career or looking to advance to the next level, the site aims to help you grow and succeed!

It's #BiologyWeek! Let's celebrate the important work being done by bioscientists.

We’ve just published a new Foresight report, ‘Future of the subsurface.’ This Foresight project aims to support the resilience of government policy by exploring future challenges and opportunities for subsurface management in the UK. Foresight projects take a cross-cutting issue, summarise the evidence and explore future possibilities. They give evidence to policymakers to help them create policies that are more resilient to the future. Check out the report here: https://lnkd.in/egiG9Qtw

Civil service applications for the The Royal Society Pairing Scheme are now open and will close on 9 November! The scheme is an exciting opportunity for policy makers and scientists to collaborate and work together to ensure that government policies are underpinned by the best scientific evidence. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dXUwNd5B

"Great discussions last week in Edinburgh with CSAs about how we ensure science is at the heart of decision-making" – Government Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean.