UK's physical scientists are left disappointed by budget choices
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Physical scientists in Britain are concerned about the amount of funding being reserved for the life sciences over the next three years. Funding for particle physics and astronomy research will remain constant in real terms. Physical scientists and engineers working outside priority areas will received 46 million pounds sterling, but both the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) are please to be able to plan their spending over three years, rather than only one year.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1998
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Gunfire echoes in debates on public understanding
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There has been considerable conflict in the UK between sociologists and scientists over the issue of public involvement in science policy. This has focused on 'the public understanding of science.' Some observers believe that the general public has a right to know about publicly-funded science, and that ordinary people should also have a say in decision-making relating to science. They regard this as a higher priority than boosting public exposure for science. Others feel that only experts should be responsible for determining science policy.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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UK seeks physicists for environmental research
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The United Kingdom Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) plans to launch fellowships aimed at attracting molecular biologists, computer sciencists and physicists to environmental research. The UK is likely to see a shortage of environmental scientists with skills in statistics, computing, and mathematics, and the grants aim to tackle this problem as well as involving social and natural scientists in environmental research. There could be up to 30 grants lasting four years each, and pating some $82,000 annually.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1998
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