Science Base
RSC policy statements and responses on science funding and infrastructure.
2011
European Commission Green Paper
20 May 2011
RSC response to the EC Green Paper on a Common Strategic Framework for Future EU Research and Innovation Funding
Peer Review
10 March 2011
RSC response to the Science and Technology Select Committee Inquiry into Peer Review
2010
EU Framework Programme
24 December 2010
RSC response to the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills Consultation into the EU Framework Programme
Code of Practise for Scientific Advisory Committees
10 December 2010
RSC response to the Government Chief Scientific Adviser's consultation on the Code of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees (COPSAC)
Comprehensive Spending Review
05 October 2010
RSC submission to the 2010 Comprehensive Spending Review, calling for the government to make investing in the science base a high priority
The Economic Benefits of Chemistry Research to the UK
28 September 2010
RSC response to the Department of Energy and Climate Change's (DECC) consultation equipping people with the skills to take advantage of opportunities in the low carbon economy.
Evaluation of the ScotCHEM research pooling exercise
24 September 2010
RSC response to the Scottish Funding Council's (SFC) evaluation of the ScotCHEM research pooling exercise
Scientific Advice and Evidence in Emergencies
14 September 2010
RSC response to the Science and Technology Select Committee's inquiry into Scientific Advice and Evidence in Emergencies
Consultation on the £1 billion Regional Growth Fund
06 September 2010
A response to the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills' consultation on the Regional Growth Fund.
The Importance of Long Term Investment in Fundamental Research
10 July 2010
An RSC position statement on the importance of long term investment in fundamental research
The Finances of Chemistry and Physics Departments in UK Universities
24 June 2010
A follow-up study commissioned by the RSC and IOP to assess the impact of funding changes
Meeting the Low Carbon Skills Challenge
23 June 2010
RSC response to the Department of Energy and Climate Change's (DECC) consultation equipping people with the skills to take advantage of opportunities in the low carbon economy.
Supporting the future discovery of new medicines in the UK
21 May 2010
An RSC position statement on the current state of the pharmaceutical industry and recommendations for the future of the sector
The Impact of Spending Cuts on Science and Scientific Research
23 February 2010
The RSC welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Science and Technology Committee inquiry into the impact of spending cuts on science and technology research.
Disclosure of Climate Data from the Climatic Research Unit
10 February 2010
Response to Science and Technology Committee enquiry on "The disclosure of climate data from the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia"
Guidelines on Scientific Analysis in Policy Making
09 February 2010
Response to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) consultation by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser
2009
International Review of Chemistry 2009
01 July 2009
The RSC has provided input to the EPSRC International Review of Chemistry
IUSS Select Committee: Putting Science and Engineering at the Heart of Government Policy
20 April 2009
The RSC response to the Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Select Committee on the use of scientific evidence in policy making
2008
EPSRC and the funding of UK chemistry research
18 December 2008
The RSC considers issues that relate to the provision of resource to enable the UK chemistry research community to remain internationally competitive
EPSRC International Review of Materials - Action Plan
30 October 2008
The RSC has responded to the action plan proposed by the EPSRC to implement the recommendations from the 2008 International Review of Materials.
Defra science capability
27 March 2008
The RSC responded to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee inquiry to examine the science capability of Defra and its agencies.
Research Excellence Framework
27 February 2008
The RSC has responded to HEFCE's proposals for a metrics-based Research Excellence Framework to replace the Research Assessment Exercise.
2007
Effective consultation
18 September 2007
The RSC has responded to a Cabinet Office consultation on effective consultations.
Supporting the career development of researchers
18 September 2007
The RSC has responded to the RCUK consultation on the concordat to support the career development of researchers
International Review of Materials
26 September 2007
The RSC has responded to the EPSRC's International Review of Materials
Environmental Effects of Novel Materials and Applications
20 July 2007
The RSC has responded to the RCEP study into the Environmental Effects of Novel Materials and Applications
The Sainsbury review of science and technology
21 May 2007
The RSC has submitted evidence to the Sainsbury review
Knowledge Transfer and Economic Impact
19 March 2007
The RSC has responded to the EPSRC's Knowledge Transfer and Economic Impact strategy.
Efficiency and effectiveness of peer review
18 January 2007
The RSC response to the RCUK consultation project on the 'Efficiency and Effectiveness of Peer Review'
2006
Reviewing nanoscience and nanotechnologies: Government response and actions
24 October 2006
Submission to the CST on the Government's response to the RS and RAEng report "Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies:opportunities and uncertainties"
The Comprehensive Spending Review 2007
16 October 2006
The RSC's submission to the Treasury's 2007 spending review process.
Reform of higher education research assessment and funding
11 October 2006
The RSC's response to the Research Assessment Exercise 2006
Environmental effects of novel materials and applications
05 June 2006
Response to a study by the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution into the environmental effects of novel materials and applications
Materials for Nuclear Waste Management
01 June 2006
Final report summarising the findings of the RSC workshop on "Materials for Nuclear Waste Management"
Climate Change
24 May 2006
RSC Response to the Environmental Audit Committee Climate Change - The UK Programme 2006 inquiry
Representation of Ethnic Groups in Chemistry and Physics
08 May 2006
Report on the RSC and IoP commissioned study into the patterns of ethnic minority participation in chemistry and physics throughout academia and in the labour market
Securing Clean, Affordable Energy for the Long Term
14 April 2006
The RSCs response to the DTi consultation "Our Energy Challenge Securing Clean, Affordable Energy for the Long Term".
GCE AS/A Level Criteria: Consultation Response
23 March 2006
The RSC's response to the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) consultation on the revision of GCE A/AS Level qualification and subject criteria
Carbon Capture and Storage
15 February 2006
RSC response to the House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology inquiry into Carbon Capture and Storage Technology
Scientific Advice, Risk and Evidence: How Government handles them
01 February 2006
The RSC's submission to the House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology report "Scientific Advice, Risk and Evidence: How Government handles them"
Materials for Sustainable Energy Technologies report
16 January 2006
Report from the RSC and EPSRC workshop "Materials for Sustainable Energy Technologies"
