DSIT perm sec to quit civil service
06 Mar Science & Engineering

DSIT perm sec to quit civil service

Sarah Munby says five years as a department head has been “an extraordinary tour of duty”
by Jim Dunton
DESNZ seeks 'exemplary science communicator' to become chief scientist
21 May Science & Engineering
DESNZ seeks 'exemplary science communicator' to become chief scientist
Departments to set 10-year budgets for research and development
20 May Science & Engineering
Departments to set 10-year budgets for research and development
Whitehall needs a better understanding of science. Here's how to make that happen
20 May Science & Engineering
Whitehall needs a better understanding of science. Here's how to make that happen
‘If you're not a bit anxious at that point, something's wrong’: Perm secs on setting up DSIT, DBT and DESNZ
07 Feb 2024 Science & Engineering
‘If you're not a bit anxious at that point, something's wrong’: Perm secs on setting up DSIT, DBT and DESNZ
A year on from the MOG changes that shocked us all, the three departments' perm secs reflect and share their priorities for the year ahead
It's time to overhaul the role of chief scientific advisers – and the Home Office offers a model to follow
17 Jan 2024 Science & Engineering
It's time to overhaul the role of chief scientific advisers – and the Home Office offers a model to follow
As a new report considers how government can make better use of scientific advisers, co-authors Charlotte Pickles and Prof Sir John Aston set out key recommendations based on the Home Office's experience
Cabinet Office accelerates plan to move 22,000 jobs outside London
12 Dec 2023 Science & Engineering
Cabinet Office accelerates plan to move 22,000 jobs outside London
Government also announces three departments will create new second HQs outside London
Johnson ‘perplexed’ top scientists weren’t consulted over Eat Out to Help Out
07 Dec 2023 Science & Engineering
Johnson ‘perplexed’ top scientists weren’t consulted over Eat Out to Help Out
Former PM tells Covid Inquiry his repeated “let it rip” comments were just a challenge to consensus among experts
Dstl signs data-analysis deal to block activists from recruitment
06 Dec 2023 Science & Engineering
Dstl signs data-analysis deal to block activists from recruitment
"Animal extremist checks contract" will "ensure we do not recruit any form of activists", MoD research agency says
Abuse could deter scientists from key roles in future crises, Van-Tam warns
23 Nov 2023 Science & Engineering
Abuse could deter scientists from key roles in future crises, Van-Tam warns
Former deputy chief medical officer says police asked him to move out of his home after his family were "threatened with having their throats cut"
Lack of 'operational readiness' delayed measures to curb Covid, Vallance says
20 Nov 2023 Science & Engineering
Lack of 'operational readiness' delayed measures to curb Covid, Vallance says
"Urgency of action" was not "as consistent and as reliable as it should have been across Whitehall", ex-scientific adviser says
Fast Stream hits 50% STEM grads recruitment target
26 Oct 2023 Science & Engineering
Fast Stream hits 50% STEM grads recruitment target
Jeremy Quin says target is part of plan to "put innovation at the very core of policy making"
AWE staff vote to strike over ‘done deal’ 6% pay award
25 Oct 2023 Science & Engineering
AWE staff vote to strike over ‘done deal’ 6% pay award
Prospect union blasts "disappointing lack of proper engagement from the employer"
Arrogance among officials compromised Covid response, nudge unit boss claims
16 Oct 2023 Science & Engineering
Arrogance among officials compromised Covid response, nudge unit boss claims
Government advisers accused of being reluctant to learn from other countries, inquiry documents show
Covid Inquiry: Requests for science advice 'chaotic and poorly formulated'
13 Oct 2023 Science & Engineering
Covid Inquiry: Requests for science advice 'chaotic and poorly formulated'
"The formulation of science commissioning from the centre got quite chaotic for quite some time," former GO-Science chief says
FCDO seeks chief scientist with 'ability to inspire in times of crisis'
13 Oct 2023 Science & Engineering
FCDO seeks chief scientist with 'ability to inspire in times of crisis'
Chief scientific adviser will ensure policy on food insecurity, gender inequality and pandemic preparedness is informed by "high-quality research"
'No.10 chaos as usual': Vallance diary lifts lid on tensions at Covid Inquiry
04 Oct 2023 Science & Engineering
'No.10 chaos as usual': Vallance diary lifts lid on tensions at Covid Inquiry
Simon Case compared politicians pushing for restrictions to end to children testing limits with their parents, panel hears
Head of profession profile: Government science and engineering boss Angela McLean
28 Sep 2023 Science & Engineering
Head of profession profile: Government science and engineering boss Angela McLean
The government science and engineering profession is headed by chief scientific adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean. To mark GSE Recognition Week, CSW meets her to find out more about the profession and her own career so far
Former Rolls Royce tech boss named national technology adviser
15 Sep 2023 Science & Engineering
Former Rolls Royce tech boss named national technology adviser
Dave Smith takes on "influential role critical to ensuring the UK can realise the benefits of new technologies"
DSIT becomes first department to sign up to STEM skills-building scheme
11 Sep 2023 Science & Engineering
DSIT becomes first department to sign up to STEM skills-building scheme
STEM Futures "will ensure central government has direct experience and expertise from the front lines of science and technology"
Shaping health security: In conversation with UKHSA's chief scientist
04 Aug 2023 Science & Engineering
Shaping health security: In conversation with UKHSA's chief scientist
The UK Health Security Agency recently published its first ever science strategy, which looks at how to prepare for threats over the next decade. Its chief scientist Isabel Oliver shares the highlights
Departments ‘not taking siloed approach’ to net zero, perm sec insists
16 Jun 2023 Science & Engineering
Departments ‘not taking siloed approach’ to net zero, perm sec insists
However DESNZ boss Jeremy Pocklington tells MPs seven key sectors targeted for innovation would benefit from “a clearer lead”
DSIT made up of 800 DCMS staffers and 935 from BEIS
08 Jun 2023 Science & Engineering
DSIT made up of 800 DCMS staffers and 935 from BEIS
Newly created Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is still working on employee transfers, minister reveals
'Engage, evolve, embed': Behind the policing science and tech strategy
25 May 2023 Science & Engineering
'Engage, evolve, embed': Behind the policing science and tech strategy
Policing’s chief scientific adviser Paul Taylor shares how the new science and technology strategy was developed – and what will be needed for it to succeed
‘He may go down as the most influential chief scientific adviser we’ve had’: experts reflect on Patrick Vallance’s time in government
04 Apr 2023 Science & Engineering
‘He may go down as the most influential chief scientific adviser we’ve had’: experts reflect on Patrick Vallance’s time in government
As government chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance became a household name as the calm and rational presence at the daily Covid briefings. Beckie Smith takes a look at the man behind the TV screen
Angela McLean named first female government chief scientific adviser
21 Feb 2023 Science & Engineering
Angela McLean named first female government chief scientific adviser
MoD's chief scientist will replace Patrick Vallance in April
Half of Fast Stream recruits will be STEM graduates, Simon Case says
17 Feb 2023 Science & Engineering
Half of Fast Stream recruits will be STEM graduates, Simon Case says
Cab sec reveals reforms to this year's Fast Stream recruitment in university lecture
'There will be a job for everyone,' Sarah Munby reassures civil servants as BEIS splits Exclusive
07 Feb 2023 Science & Engineering
'There will be a job for everyone,' Sarah Munby reassures civil servants as BEIS splits
Simon Case acknowledges staff are "unsettled" as perm sec says she "didn’t expect" today's announcement