A picture of me standing outside the Academy's front door
It's my last day at @acmedsci.bsky.social! it's been a privilege to work with such brilliant people at this influential organisation. I've learned so much, never had the sunday scaries and am so grateful for this chapter :)
Timely new inquiry on science diplomacy from the HoC Science, Innovation & Technology Committee.
Lots going on in this space - the newly refreshed STN Network, the Soft Power Council - but is it working?
committees.parliament.uk/committee/13...
The best job in science policy is available once again - dust off your CV and check it out. Go to work in a Palace, make the headlines, change the world
Committee Specialist
£41k - £47k
Deadline 13 April
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Lovely to interview Crick scientist turned MP Lauren Sullivan (@laurensullivanmp.bsky.social). “We know the Stem pipeline is leaky", she tells me. These leaks, “can occur from how we teach science and maths to kids” if that teaching does not meet the goal of “inciting curiosity”.
Join us for a day of reflection on research culture at Imperial on 03 April. Will include me, @ehsanmasood.bsky.social & @melaniesmallman.bsky.social discussing 'American Blues'… www.imperial.ac.uk/events/18952...
Couple of weeks to go until the deadline for this job at @acmedsci.bsky.social , one to share with science policy folk ⤵️
Great opportunity for any PhD student! Please share with your networks :)
thanks Martin! see below starter pack for lots of great people to follow working in science policy🌟
Entries are now open for Nature’s 2025 #ScientistAtWork photo competition!
Capture a moment in your working day for the chance to win a cash prize, and see your winning image in Nature
https://go.nature.com/41Ff5Me
Artwork featuring a silhouette of a person sitting with knees pulled close, in front of a faded pink background that includes a tally chart. The caption reads, 'A self portrait with a tally chart of the number of days I was detained for.'
Today is the day!
This afternoon, our '54,000 people behind the Mental Health Act' exhibition launches in Parliament to show MPs what needs to change in the Mental Health Act.
"Too many people continue to live less healthy lives because of where they live - meaning that they are denied the opportunities to thrive that we all deserve"
Health inequalities are holding back entire communities. This has to change. 💭👇
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Think this looks a v sensible appointment. David was at the launch of the @wellcometrust.bsky.social report on how to regulate emerging science & tech, and seemed to really get the need for more anticipatory regulation in this area.
RIO set to play a role in supporting AI innovations into the NHS
David Willetts picked as first chair of Regulatory Innovation Office
Former Conservative science minister to head team focused on getting emerging technologies to market quicker.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-i...
BBC Bitesize reveals that becoming an engineer scored second in the top 10 jobs teenagers want!
It's great to see this survey of over 4000 teenagers from across the UK highlighting a promising future for engineering: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
#NationalCareersWeek
Assistant Director - Prevention (Public Health Consultant) Permanent contract Salary: £91,836 per annum plus a pro rata premium to reflect the public health consultant pay scale Application deadline: 24 March 2025, 23.59
We're looking for an Assistant Director to join our team.
This is a unique opportunity to lead an influential portfolio of work and to position us as a leading voice on public health and prevention policy and practice in the UK.
Find out more and apply by 23.59 on 24 March ⬇️
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Six award-winning female scientists highlight women who have inspired them by pushing innovative research and creating opportunities for others
https://go.nature.com/43n0J5R
I loved working at @acmedsci.bsky.social so much I went back for a second spell – a great environment to work on policy with impact for medical science. There’s a wealth of expertise in the fellowship, opportunities to collaborate with a range of different orgs, not to mention a free lunch too!
to get a sense of our work and who we are I would look at 3 things
1⃣Our strategy t.co/OqQS4Zbrk8
2⃣Our #FutureproofingResearch report t.co/jXecc8JdRN
3⃣Our EDI strategy t.co/9yI5MS7dOC
why @acmedsci?
🌟unique influencing role as National Academy, diverse stakeholders incl Fellows, parliamentarians, patients ++
🌟free lunch and great benefits
🌟highly respected & influential policy outputs
🌟vv flexible/hybrid working, Marylebone office
🌟did I mention free lunch
Large black door opens to the inside of the Academy of Medical Sciences office
🚨Policy manager vacancy!
I'll shortly be moving on from @acmedsci for a new opportunity 👀 take my job!
🌟£50,189 w/great salary progression
🌟deliver our #FutureproofingResearch report
🌟work on both policy and public affairs
⏳24 March
please share!
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