SERC broadens its role in support of industry
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The UK Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) is planning to set up the Innovative Manufacturing Initiative, which will be geared toward research support in the industrial applications of science. This is in line with SERC's desire to separate support for industrial applications and curiosity-driven research. The plan was hailed by industrialists but was met with concern by universities. The implementation of this plan will depend on government policy toward science and research which will be announced in the forthcoming White Paper on British science and technology.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1993
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'Foresight' panel urges new priorities for life sciences
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A committee set up by the UK Office of Science and Technology has recommended setting up of a new program in life sciences with special focus on integrative biology, neuroscience and aging. The committee was designed as part of a technology foresight program to advise the government on its future science policy based on responses to a Delphi questionnaire from technical experts in various fields. It found a need for strengthening the infrastructure of life sciences research facilities to maintain Britain's standing in these programs.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1995
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Bidding to manage North Sea data raises questions about privatisation
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Britain's Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) stirred up controversy by indicating that it may contract out control over 25 years' worth of geological data from oil and gas research in the North Sea. DTI's plan to end its contract with the British Geological Survey and to take competitive bids from private firms carries forward the British government's support for privatization. Opponents believe that DTI's plan may weaken geological research, unfairly reward the winner of the bid and lead to conflict of interest.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1993
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