RSC Meet Science Minister

On Wednesday 16 January 2008 Richard Pike lead a delegation of the three core science societies to meet the Minister for Science & Innovation,                    Ian Pearson MP.

 The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views and convey broad areas of interest and/or concerns, some of which included Skills shortages, ELQs, practical science, upgrading CPD and public perception.

From left: Dr Philip Diamond (IOP), Dr Bob Kirby-Harris (CEO, IOP), Dr Laura Bellingan (IOB), Professor Alan Malcolm (CEO, IOB), Ian Pearson MP, Dr Richard Pike (CEO, RSC), Professor Rodney Townsend (RSC) and Dr Stephen Benn (RSC)