Torbay MP Kevin Foster met some of the scientists that are helping drive the UK economy at an event held by the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Physics in Parliament on Tuesday 7 July.
He met with scientists to talk about UK success stories from research in both chemistry and physics, where innovations and companies have developed from work that began in university science departments. These successes from the UK’s science base are now creating jobs and economic growth across the UK.
The event highlighted the importance of long-term government funding to science and the benefits it has on the UK economy. The UK science and innovation system produces 15.9% of the world’s most highly cited publications, with only 4.1% of the world’s researchers.
Kevin Foster MP said: “It was good to hear about how chemistry and physics are creating much-needed jobs across the UK. The Royal Society of Chemistry and Institute of Physics are showing why investing in science is good for economy – and it also shows that science is an excellent career choice for young people to consider.”
Professor Dominic Tildesley, President of the Royal Society of Chemistry, said: “We have the evidence to show that Britain is a world leader in science and that Government investment in science boosts the UK economy. There are innovative projects and companies springing up all the time and we want to see a commitment to a long-term strategy for increasing investment to ensure that we all continue to benefit from our scientific success.”
Professor Tom McLeish, Vice-President, Science, at the Institute of Physics, said, "Investing in science and engineering drives economic growth and is at the heart of advances and innovation in healthcare, communications and national security. The UK has a unique, interdisciplinary ecosystem of innovation between global businesses and universities that we must nurture if it is to deliver the innovation-based supply chains, manufacturing and exports of tomorrow.”
The photo above is of Kevin at the Royal Society of Chemistry and Institute of Physics event held in Parliament on Tuesday 7 July. The event, Inspirational science for a modern economy, showcased recent success stories in UK science. The case studies can be viewed here: http://www.rsc.org/globalassets/04-campaigning-outreach/campaigning/campaign-for-government-science-support/inspirational-chemistry-for-a-modern-economy.pdf?id=10935
http://www.iop.org/publications/iop/2015/page_65902.html
The Royal Society of Chemistry is the world’s leading chemistry community, advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. With over 51,000 members and a knowledge business that spans the globe, we are the UK’s professional body for chemical scientists; a not-for-profit organisation with 170 years of history and an international vision for the future.
The Institute of Physics is a leading scientific society. We are a charitable organisation with a worldwide membership of more than 50,000, working together to advance physics education, research and application. We engage with policymakers and the general public to develop awareness and understanding of the value of physics and, through IOP Publishing, we are world leaders in professional scientific communications.
He met with scientists to talk about UK success stories from research in both chemistry and physics, where innovations and companies have developed from work that began in university science departments. These successes from the UK’s science base are now creating jobs and economic growth across the UK.
The event highlighted the importance of long-term government funding to science and the benefits it has on the UK economy. The UK science and innovation system produces 15.9% of the world’s most highly cited publications, with only 4.1% of the world’s researchers.
Kevin Foster MP said: “It was good to hear about how chemistry and physics are creating much-needed jobs across the UK. The Royal Society of Chemistry and Institute of Physics are showing why investing in science is good for economy – and it also shows that science is an excellent career choice for young people to consider.”
Professor Dominic Tildesley, President of the Royal Society of Chemistry, said: “We have the evidence to show that Britain is a world leader in science and that Government investment in science boosts the UK economy. There are innovative projects and companies springing up all the time and we want to see a commitment to a long-term strategy for increasing investment to ensure that we all continue to benefit from our scientific success.”
Professor Tom McLeish, Vice-President, Science, at the Institute of Physics, said, "Investing in science and engineering drives economic growth and is at the heart of advances and innovation in healthcare, communications and national security. The UK has a unique, interdisciplinary ecosystem of innovation between global businesses and universities that we must nurture if it is to deliver the innovation-based supply chains, manufacturing and exports of tomorrow.”
The photo above is of Kevin at the Royal Society of Chemistry and Institute of Physics event held in Parliament on Tuesday 7 July. The event, Inspirational science for a modern economy, showcased recent success stories in UK science. The case studies can be viewed here: http://www.rsc.org/globalassets/04-campaigning-outreach/campaigning/campaign-for-government-science-support/inspirational-chemistry-for-a-modern-economy.pdf?id=10935
http://www.iop.org/publications/iop/2015/page_65902.html
The Royal Society of Chemistry is the world’s leading chemistry community, advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. With over 51,000 members and a knowledge business that spans the globe, we are the UK’s professional body for chemical scientists; a not-for-profit organisation with 170 years of history and an international vision for the future.
The Institute of Physics is a leading scientific society. We are a charitable organisation with a worldwide membership of more than 50,000, working together to advance physics education, research and application. We engage with policymakers and the general public to develop awareness and understanding of the value of physics and, through IOP Publishing, we are world leaders in professional scientific communications.