RSC Policy Bulletin

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  What does the RSC do for us?
   
• What is it doing to protect chemistry in the UK and help it flourish and grow?
   
• What is it doing to communicate the importance of chemistry to policy makers and politicians?     

These are just some of the questions that RSC staff and committee members are constantly asked.

To try and provide answers, we have produced this bulletin outlining the many activities and policy initiatives the RSC is involved in.

Issue 9

June 2008

Nick Dusic, Director of Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) introduces the latest issue of the Policy Bulletin highlighting the role of science and engineering in wealth creation and innovation. Supporting science and engineering is the only way the UK can compete with other countries in terms of attracting the skilled individuals and companies needed for high-tech innovation.

This issue also includes a discussion on best practise to facilitate interdisciplinary research; how atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels could be managed; adapting to climate change; and further debate on Research Assessment.

Hard copies of the Policy Bulletin can be provided upon request by contacting Sarah Dickinson.