British Science Association Chair appointed to Council for Science & Technology
The Prime Minister has appointed 11 new members to the Council for Science and Technology (CST).
The CST is the UK Government’s top-level advisory body on science and technology policy issues. It reports directly to the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister David Cameron said:
“It will be our scientists, researchers, engineers and entrepreneurs who will prove crucial in driving growth and creating the jobs and opportunities for the future. That is why despite some tough spending decisions we have protected our funding for science and focused on being the most pro-business, pro-growth government there has been.
“We have some of the worlds best scientists, leading technologies, cutting edge facilities and the most innovative hi-tech companies, and it is our determination that we do all that we can to ensure the UK remains one of the world leaders in this field.
“That is why I am delighted that I can announce the appointment of such a high calibre team, with such a broad range of experience to the Council for Science and Technology.”
The newly appointed members are:
- Professor Keith Burnett FRS - Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield University;
- Professor Steven Cowley - CEO of the UKAEA;
- Professor Dame Sandra Dawson - Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University;
- Mr Rowan Douglas - CEO of Willis Re Global Analytics and Chairman of Willis Research Network;
- Dr Paul Golby CBE, FREng - Chairman and CEO of E.ON UK and Pro-Chancellor of Aston University;
- Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow FMed Sci - Vice-Chancellor University of Kent;
- Dr Michael Lynch - CEO of Autonomy Corporation plc;
- Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell FRS FMedSci - President and Vice-Chancellor of Manchester University;
- Mr Colin Smith FREng - Director of Engineering and Technology at Rolls-Royce;
- Professor Christopher Snowden FRS FREng - Vice-Chancellor and CEO of Surrey University; and
- Dr Graham Spittle CBE - Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer Europe at IBM and Chair of the Technology
Strategy Board.
CST’s terms of reference are:
To advise the Prime Minister on the strategic policies and framework for:
- sustaining and developing science, engineering technology and mathematics (STEM) in the UK, and promoting international co-operation in STEM;
- fostering the practice and perception of science, engineering and technology as an integral part of the culture of the UK;
- promoting excellence in STEM education;
- making more effective use of research and scientific advice in the development and delivery of policy and public services across Government; and
- promoting STEM-based innovation in business and the public services to promote the sustainable development of the UK economy, the health and quality of life of UK citizens, and global sustainable development.
The Council will work on cross-cutting issues of strategic importance, taking a medium to longer term approach. In developing its advice it will take into account the cultural, economic, environmental, ethical and social context of developments in STEM.
The CST is the UK Government’s top-level advisory body on science and technology policy issues. It reports directly to the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister David Cameron said:
“It will be our scientists, researchers, engineers and entrepreneurs who will prove crucial in driving growth and creating the jobs and opportunities for the future. That is why despite some tough spending decisions we have protected our funding for science and focused on being the most pro-business, pro-growth government there has been.
“We have some of the worlds best scientists, leading technologies, cutting edge facilities and the most innovative hi-tech companies, and it is our determination that we do all that we can to ensure the UK remains one of the world leaders in this field.
“That is why I am delighted that I can announce the appointment of such a high calibre team, with such a broad range of experience to the Council for Science and Technology.”
The newly appointed members are:
- Professor Keith Burnett FRS - Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield University;
- Professor Steven Cowley - CEO of the UKAEA;
- Professor Dame Sandra Dawson - Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University;
- Mr Rowan Douglas - CEO of Willis Re Global Analytics and Chairman of Willis Research Network;
- Dr Paul Golby CBE, FREng - Chairman and CEO of E.ON UK and Pro-Chancellor of Aston University;
- Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow FMed Sci - Vice-Chancellor University of Kent;
- Dr Michael Lynch - CEO of Autonomy Corporation plc;
- Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell FRS FMedSci - President and Vice-Chancellor of Manchester University;
- Mr Colin Smith FREng - Director of Engineering and Technology at Rolls-Royce;
- Professor Christopher Snowden FRS FREng - Vice-Chancellor and CEO of Surrey University; and
- Dr Graham Spittle CBE - Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer Europe at IBM and Chair of the Technology
Strategy Board.
CST’s terms of reference are:
To advise the Prime Minister on the strategic policies and framework for:
- sustaining and developing science, engineering technology and mathematics (STEM) in the UK, and promoting international co-operation in STEM;
- fostering the practice and perception of science, engineering and technology as an integral part of the culture of the UK;
- promoting excellence in STEM education;
- making more effective use of research and scientific advice in the development and delivery of policy and public services across Government; and
- promoting STEM-based innovation in business and the public services to promote the sustainable development of the UK economy, the health and quality of life of UK citizens, and global sustainable development.
The Council will work on cross-cutting issues of strategic importance, taking a medium to longer term approach. In developing its advice it will take into account the cultural, economic, environmental, ethical and social context of developments in STEM.
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