Opportunity: The Prime Minister's Council for Science and Technolgy - Independent Members (closing date 28 February 2010)

The Council for Science and Technology (CST) is the Government's top-level advisory body on science and technology and reports directly to the Prime Minister.

 

This vacancy is for membership of the CST which meets four times a year - March, June, September and December.

 

The Council is looking to renew its membership from January 2011. We are looking for up to 10 new members from:

1. business - large and small; manufacturing. services and financial sectors.
2. academia - in particular physicial scientists (including information and communications technology), social scientists and an economists, and if possible a vice-chancellor
3. a science and society background
4. an education background

To apply or see further details, visit the Cabinet Office website.

Opportunity: Queen's awards for Enterprise, Innovation, c/d 30 October 2009

Businesses can apply for The Queen's Awards for Enterprise in one or more of three categories - International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development. Individuals can be nominated for The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion, which recognises people who have played an outstanding and significant role in promoting enterprise skills and attitudes in others in the UK. The closing date for applications, which can be made online, is 2pm on 30 October 2009.

Opportunity: Exhibit at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2010, c/d 31 July 2009

The Royal Society is inviting proposals from commercial and academic organisiations for the 2010 Summer Science Exhibition, its most prestigious annual event. 2010 is the Royal Society’s 350th anniversary and to celebrate, the Society is holding an extended annual Summer Science Exhibition at the Southbank Centre in London from 26 June - 4 July 2010. Surrounded by a packed 9-day festival of events, the Exhibition will form the high-profile centrepiece of the Society’s anniversary year.

More information about the Exhibition, including FAQs, selection criteria, and an on-line proposal form, is available at Propose an exhibit via the Society's website. Closing date 31 July 2009.

Opportunity: British Engineering Excellence Awards, c/d 31 July 2009

The British Engineering Excellence Awards have been launched to celebrate the UK's engineering succeses. Entries will be scrutinised by a high level independent panel of judges, and winners will be presented with their awards on 1 October 2009 at the Globe, London.

The Awards are open to any business with a design engineering function, which has shown measurable innovation within the judging period of January 1st 2008 - June 30th 2009. Categories include Start Up of the Year, Small Company of the Year, Design Engineer of the Year and New Product of the Year.

The awards are free to enter, entries should be made online by the closing date of 31 July 2009.

Opportunity: NERC Peer Review College, c/d 9 January 2009

NERC, the UK Government funding adgency for the natural and environmental sciences, is inviting nominations for membership to its affiliate Peer Review College to help review funding proposals. ‘Affiliate’ membership will be of interest to those individuals who use the results of research, commission or oversee research activities or undertake policy-making, business or regulatory activities. Affiliate members provide an important user perspective on the value and benefits of knowledge exchange (KE) activities, the aim of which is to encourage collaboration and interaction between research organisations and those who make use of research outcomes. Affiliate members will also have a key role in assessing the newly introduced KE plans for responsive mode applications. The closing date for nominations is 9 January 2009. Further information on the Peer Review College, and a nomination form, is on the NERC website.

Opportunity: Queen's awards for Enterprise, Innovation, c/d 31 October 2008

Businesses can apply for The Queen's Awards for Enterprise in one or more of three categories - International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development. Individuals can be nominated for The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion, which recognises people who have played an outstanding and significant role in promoting enterprise skills and attitudes in others in the UK. The closing date for applications, which can be made online, is midnight on 31 October 2008. Corporate member De La Rue received the Queen's Awards for Enterprise: Innovation 2007, for its StarChromeTM wide windowed optically variable banknote security thread.

Opportunity: Exhibit at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2009, c/d 20 October 2008

The Royal Society is inviting proposals from commercial and academic organisiations for the 2009 Summer Science Exhibition, its most prestigious annual event. The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2009 will take place from Tuesday 30 June - Saturday 4 July at the Royal Society in London. The Royal Society’s Summer Science Committee selects around 20-25 teams to share the excitement of their research with a wider audience including the public, post-16 and potential university students, scientists, policy makers, MPs, captains of industry, representatives from funding bodies and research councils, teachers and the wider scientific community. It also attracts a great deal of media interest so it is a chance to really put your institution in the scientific spotlight. Typically, over 4,000 visitors attend the exhibition each year and in 2008 there were over 14,000 visitors to the Exhibition’s website. Propose an exhibit via the Society's website by the closing date of 20 October 2008.

Opportunity: ESRC Council Member vacancy, c/d 10 October 2008

ESRC, the Economic and Social Research Council, has a vacancy for a Council member member from the private sector, to start in 2009. The requirements include substantial and ongoing high level management experience within the private sector and awareness of the impact of economic and/or social science research in the sector and in wider society. The role requires a commitment of around 28 days per year, and is paid. Details and an application form are on the BERR website. The closing date is 10 October 2008.

Opportunity: Design Council Board Member vacancy, c/d 5 October 2008

The Design Council is the publicly-funded body responsible for promoting design in the UK, including the role of design in R&D. It is seeking a Board Member to help govern the organisation. Board Members should be successful and widely respected individuals with a significant track record of organisational leadership in the private or public sector, with a commitment to and appreciation of design. The time commitment is 8-10 days per year, and is unpaid. For further details, and to apply, see the Public Appointments website. Closing date 5 October 2008.

R&D Society: Nominate now for the 2009 Duncan Davies Medal

The Research and Development Society is accepting nominations for the 2009 Duncan Davies Medal.

Named in honour of past-President Duncan Davies, the medal is awarded annually to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution toward making the UK the best–performing research and development environment in the world. Previous recipients include Sir Richard Sykes, Sir Peter Williams, Lord Melvyn Bragg, Lord Sainsbury, Dame Bridget Ogilvie, Lord Kumar Bhattacharya, Sir Tom McKillop and Sir Robin Saxby.

The medal is presented at the Duncan Davies Medal Lecture, which is given annually by the recipient.

To nominate a recipient, complete the short nomination form by the closing date of noon on Tuesday 15 July 2008.

Opportunity: 2008 BA Media Fellowship scheme, c/d 31 March 2008

Experience first hand how science is reported by spending 3-8 weeks on a summer placement gaining experience of working within a media organisation. Come away better equipped to communicate your research to the public and your colleagues. Learn to work within the constraints of the media to produce accurate, well-informed pieces about developments in science.

The BA Media Fellowships are intended to create a greater awareness and understanding of the workings of the media among practising scientists, clinicians, social scientists and engineers. The Fellowships provide placements working with a national press, broadcast or internet journalist. Previous hosts include The Guardian, The Times, BBC Radio and BBC News Interactive.

You are eligible to apply for the scheme if you:

• are a scientist, clinician, social scientist or engineer
• have a minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience in your field
• are a resident of the UK
• work at any level in an academic or research institution, industry, civil service or any other similar organisation

Details about the scheme, including an online application form can be found at www.the-ba.net/mediafellows Application deadline: 31 March 2008

Opportunity: Industrial Mathematics Internships from Industrial Mathematics KTN

The Knowledge Transfer Network for Industrial Mathematics has launched a new programme of Industrial Mathematics Internships. Each Internship is a collaboration between a host company, an Intern, and a research group within a university. This will allow companies and university research groups to promote direct knowledge exchange and develop long-term working relationships, through engaging a dedicated postgraduate researcher to work on a specific industrial project over a period of 3-6 months.

A pilot of 6 Internships will run between September 2007 and August 2008 and is jointly founded by EPSRC. Each Internship will last between 3 and 6 months and will be supported by one of the KTN’s Technology Translators. Apply through the Industrial Mathematics Internships website. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Opportunity: Exhibit at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2008, c/d 5 November 2007

The Royal Society is inviting proposals from commercial and academic organisiations for the 2008 Summer Science Exhibition, its most prestigious annual event. The exhibition attracts a great deal of media interest and is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your research to the public, post-16 and potential university students, scientists, policy makers, MPs, captains of industry, representatives from funding bodies and research councils, teachers and the wider scientific community. The 2008 Summer Science Exhibition will take place from 30 June - 3 July at the Royal Society in London. The Royal Society’s selection committee selects around 20-25 teams to share the excitement of their research with a wider audience. The Exhibition makes a significant contribution to the Society’s work in encouraging public engagement with science and promoting science education. The large number of post-16 students attending the Exhibition also gives exhibitors a unique opportunity to influence and enthuse potential university students about careers in science. Propose an exhibit via the Society's website by the closing date of 5 November 2007.

Opportunity: Queen's awards for Enterprise, Innovation, c/d 31 October 2007

Businesses can apply for The Queen's Awards for Enterprise in one or more of three categories - International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development. Individuals can be nominated for The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion, which recognises people who have played an outstanding and significant role in promoting the growth of enterprise and/or entrepreneurial skills and attitudes in others. The closing date for applications, which can be made online, is midnight on 31 October 2007. Corporate member De La Rue received the Queen's Awards for Enterprise: Innovation 2007, for its StarChromeTM wide windowed optically variable banknote security thread.

Opportunity: Non-Executive Member of Operating Committee, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, c/d 27 October 2007

The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) is the government department responsible for productivity, business relations, energy and fair markets, and enterprise. The Operating Committee decides on BERR's operational activities - its processes and resources relating to people, planning, financial management, communication, project management, IT and property. BERR is seeking to appoint a new member of the Operating Committee, to provide 8-10 days support per year over the course of three years.