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Anders Aufderhorst-Roberts, Martha Dalton and Tim Clarke joined Young Fabian Technology and Society Network
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Fascinating switch in the Greens' approach to science. The once anti-science party have flipped 180 degrees: http://ning.it/heR1Em But why?
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Martin Yuille commented on Matt Gwilliam's blog post 'Scientist's advice to Government should be Secret - Truth to Power'
The question of the openness or secrecy of "scientific advice" is one element of a larger, democratic question: how can government (or opposition) formulate and implement every policy so that is evidence-based? If we can answer…
Daniel Bamford left a comment for Will Lord
Hi Will,
Welcome to the Network! I Chair the activities of the Network and look forward to meeting you in due course.
Best wishes,
Daniel
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What are the Key issues facing Young Scientists and Engineers in 2011?
The Young Fabians are presenting at the Fabian Conference on Jan 15th and are putting together a video to showcase the key issues facing young people today.We would love to hear from you. Please see http://www.youngfabians.org.uk/blog/index.php/2011/01/08/what-are-y... for details of how you can have your voice heard.See More
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Science & Society- Steering Group Dec Meeting Minutes
Attendees (7pm-8pm, Old Star Pub, St. James’, London) JoshRobson (JR)Matt GWilliam (MWi) Nick Maxwell (NM) Michael Weatherburn (MWe)Daniel Bamford (DB) 1. Reflections on the work of theCommittee to Date DB noted the impressive work of the Network since its inception and the key role of the Steering Group in its success.DB observed that the Network has an excellent base from which to further the key aims of the network: increasing active membership, hosting stimulating, well-attended…See More
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Looking forward to YF steering committee meeting tomorrow, esp. in the light of recent uni. funding increases, which of course exclude STEM.
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Particularly interested in how the idea got created that science+business=useful economic products.
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EVENT SUMMARY: Protected or pilfered? What the CSR really means for R&D and science in the UK (27 Oct 2010)
On Wednesday 27 October, the Young Fabians Technology and Society Network held its post Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) debate, “Protected or pilfered? What the CSR really means for R&D and science in the UK”.The week after the CSR, Pamela Nash MP chaired a lively and interactive debate between Imran Khan, Director of the Campaign for Science and Engineering; John Unsworth, Chair of Scientists for Labour; Professor Evan Parker, Department of Physics at the University of Warwick; Stephen…See More
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Young Fabians 'Technology and Society' events... 2 Replies
What kind of event do you think the Technology and Society network should try and convene? What issues? What speakers? What aims? All ideas welcome!
Started by Nick Maxwell. Last reply by Mohamad Eqbal Altamash Jun 11, 2010.
Reith Lectures 2010 1 Reply
I would highly recommend the Reith Lectures that start tomorrow. This year they are being given by the Astronomer Royal and cover science in Society. (On a side note if you can get hold of the…Continue
Started by Matt Gwilliam. Last reply by Vernon Hunte May 31, 2010.
How does science speak up? 1 Reply
Guardian leader today for Science and Engineering Week:…Continue
Started by Adrian Prandle. Last reply by Adrian Prandle Mar 16, 2010.
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What are the Key issues facing Young Scientists and Engineers in 2011?
Posted by Daniel Bamford on January 8, 2011 at 12:53pm
Science & Society- Steering Group Dec Meeting Minutes
Posted by Daniel Bamford on December 29, 2010 at 3:43pm
EVENT SUMMARY: Protected or pilfered? What the CSR really means for R&D and science in the UK (27 Oct 2010)
On Wednesday 27 October, the Young Fabians Technology and Society Network held its post Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) debate, “Protected or pilfered? What the CSR really means for R&D and science in the UK”.
The week after the CSR, Pamela Nash MP chaired a lively and interactive debate between Imran Khan, Director of the Campaign for Science and Engineering; John Unsworth, Chair of Scientists for Labour; Professor Evan Parker, Department of Physics at the University of… Continue
Posted by Nick Maxwell on November 22, 2010 at 9:39pm
Young Fabians Technology and Society Network – Steering Group Meeting (11 August 2010)
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Nick Maxwell
Daphne Guthrie
Joshua Robson
Vernon Hunte
Minutes
1. Discussion on YF Networks strategy paper:
NM summarised some of what has worked and worked less so well in 2010 as the Networks have developed. NM proposed the following basic structure as a model for the Networks moving forward:
• Appointing an MP with the relevant expertise to chair the Networks
• The MP… Continue
Posted by Nick Maxwell on August 12, 2010 at 12:12pm — 1 Comment
A little bit more about what we're trying to do...
This welcome address at the launch reception helps explain what we're trying to do...
So we've had the launch... we've got a lot of support... and we've got a lot of people interested in us. So now it's up to you. Use this space to blog, comment and discuss issues that you're interested in.
If you want to get more involved in the network, come along to the Steering Group meetings and make your ideas happen.
Looking forward to seeing what you've got say and what you can make of this Network.
Nick Maxwell, Young Fabians Networks and Schools Officer
So we've had the launch... we've got a lot of support... and we've got a lot of people interested in us. So now it's up to you. Use this space to blog, comment and discuss issues that you're interested in.
If you want to get more involved in the network, come along to the Steering Group meetings and make your ideas happen.
Looking forward to seeing what you've got say and what you can make of this Network.
Nick Maxwell, Young Fabians Networks and Schools Officer
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Welcome to the Young Fabians 'Technology and Society' Network
Welcome to the Network.
The network aims to provide a forum for progressive to share ideas and post dicussion, write blogs, and engage in the broader progressive movement. You don't have to be a Young Fabian member to take part. All contributions are welcome.
I look forward to seeing what you have to say!
Nick Maxwell
Young Fabian Networks and Schools Officer
The network aims to provide a forum for progressive to share ideas and post dicussion, write blogs, and engage in the broader progressive movement. You don't have to be a Young Fabian member to take part. All contributions are welcome.
I look forward to seeing what you have to say!
Nick Maxwell
Young Fabian Networks and Schools Officer
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