Science Council

Our Technical Education webpages have recently been updated to include resources for T Level science learners, their teachers and employers considering supporting an industry placement. The updated pages explain the benefits of professional membership and registration, help educators deliver technical career pathways and highlights the benefits to employers of 9-week industry placements. View the updated T Level pages and the support available: https://lnkd.in/drYZPcKf

We're looking for a new chair of our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee to help us shape the future of the science profession. If you have experience of charity finance and being an effective chair, we'll appreciate your application https://lnkd.in/eKQbFxXX

Don't forgot to take advantage of the early bird discount rate for the IFST Autumn Conference!

OPPORTUNITY | Free national technical leadership programmes Improve your collaboration skills or develop leadership knowledge and confidence through the Vivien Thomas Technical Leadership Programmes. Collaborative Leadership for Technicians - Learn the building blocks and benefits of collaborative working, develop new skills to enhance your teamwork. 📅 Delivered online & in-person October - November 2024  ➡ Learn more and apply https://lnkd.in/ddM5Fxnw Leadership in Action - Develop your technical capabilities and confidence by experiencing leadership in this unique coaching and feedback programme. 📅Delivered online & in-person January - February 2025 ➡ Learn more and apply https://lnkd.in/dnfgpdwv ⏲ Closes 10 Sept 2024 Technician Commitment, Science Council, Midlands Innovation N8 Research Partnership, GW4 Alliance, Eastern Arc, Wales Innovation Network, Universities UK, Research England, UK Research and Innovation

"Regardless of which scientific discipline you belong to, the RSci pathway offers a great opportunity to have your hard work collated, recorded and recognised." Dr Nick Adams is a Registered Scientist (RSci) and a member of the The British Psychological Society (BPS). Nick shares more about his work, career and the application process in his updated his study on the Science Council website: https://lnkd.in/eA5pxq_2

Save the date for the - Securing technical talent for your business webinar! Tuesday 17 September, 12:15–1 pm (UK time) If you’ve heard about T Levels, but you’re not sure how they work or how they could benefit you, this webinar will answer your questions. You’ll get to hear from businesses who have hosted T Level work placements, as well as students who have taken part. This webinar is hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry in partnership with the Royal Society of Biology, Institute of Physics, Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), Cogent Skills the Science Council and the Gatsby Charitable Foundation.

Catherine Ross named as new President of the Science Council The Science Council is delighted to announce that Professor Catherine Ross CSci CBiol has been elected as its next President, effective immediately. Catherine has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2020 and its Vice Chair since June 2021. She has also chaired the Science Council’s Policy Advisory Committee for the past three years. Catherine will step down from the Board with immediate effect. Catherine is both a Chartered Scientist and a Chartered Biologist. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, the Academy for Healthcare Science, the National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health (NIPC), and the European Society of Cardiology. She holds a number of senior leadership positions nationally and internationally and has served as the President of the Professional Body for Cardiac Scientists SCST. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehpFixAn

The Society Of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) and CEW UK have announced the third year of the Caroline Neville Scholarship – which covers a student place on the SCS Diploma in Cosmetic Science Course running from 2024-2025. CEW is inviting members to nominate someone to be the recipient of the sponsorship. Don't miss this opportunity! Closing date: Friday 1 August (midnight). To apply, please complete this form: https://lnkd.in/esEZ5uHF

📢 🌱 Opportunity to join the IES Staff Team! The IES are currently recruiting for an Events & Training Officer/Lead to manage our busy events calendar and work directly with our members to deliver events and training on topical environmental science areas. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ej8TMdUu

Applied Microbiology International has launched the Dorothy Jones Diversity and Inclusion Achievement Award. This award honours Dorothy Jones' commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within STEM. The award aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which recognises that reduced inequalities are a core factor in attaining peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. This award is open to non-members, organisations and interdisciplinary teams, and AMI encourages self-nomination. Nominations close on 26 July. Find out more about this award: https://lnkd.in/d_5GH3J8