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Science and Society Directory
Research units:
The Institute for Science in Society - at Nottingham University
The Science Policy Research Unit - at Sussex University
Policy Research in Science, Engineering and Technology - at Manchester University
Science Communication Unit - at the University of the West of England.
The Evidence for Policy in Practice Coordinating Centre - runs an Evidence Library and an MSc in Evidence for Public Policy and Practice.
Courses:
Birkbeck University of London - offers a diploma in Science Communication
The University of Bath - does an MSc in Science, Culture and Communication
Cardiff University - runs a relatively new course in Science, Media and Communication
In addition, The University of Glamorgan runs an established course in Communicating Science and also Science Shops that undertake communication activities in local communities.
Dublin City University - also offers an MSc in Science Communication.
Imperial College London - runs a Science Communication Group and offers taught courses in Science Communication and Science Media Production.
The University of Manchester MSc in History of Science, Technology and Medicine includes two units focused on science communication.
University College London offers relevant courses in its Department for Science and Technology Studies
University of Chester has a Centre for Science Communication offering an MSc, postgraduate diplomas and a postgraduate certificate in Science Communiction.
University of the West of England - runs a MSc and also offers a five day masterclass in science commuication.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science produces, among other things, Science Magazine, and Science Update Radio.
The Association of British Science Writers helps those who write about science and technology, and aims to improve the standard of science journalism in the UK. They also list a number of science journalism competitions on the website.
The British Science Association s the well-known organisation responsible for events such as National Science and Engineering Week and the annual British Science Festival.
The British Neuroscience Association runs a science writing prize. The National Brain-Science Writing Prize. Winners have their articles published in the BNA Bulletin.
The BBC - Specialist Factual and Science and Nature are the two main departments of the BBC that produce the science-based programmes and web content with which we are all familiar.
BBC Focus, the Sky at Night and Wildlife Magazines are some of the many Origin Publishing magazines produced under the BBC banner.
The Daily Telegraph also runs a science writing prize - winners gain £1000, a work placement at the Telegraph and have their articles printed in the paper.
Nature Publishing Group produces a wide range of journals as well as a number of web-based resources.
New Scientist Magazine should need no introduction.
The Beacons for Public Engagement are a number of RCUK, HEFCE and Wellcome - funded collaborative groups, comprised of university departments, museums, and voluntary science communication initiatives, that actively communicate science in the UK regions.
Pulse Project is a science communication site, which offers all its videos for free and has guest bloggers in the field.
ScienceBase is a Science News site produced by science writer David Bradley
The Science Media Centre is an independent press centre working to improve the accuracy of science stories produced by the national media.
Sense About Science promotes good science and evidence for the public.
Higher Education Funding Council for England and Higher Education Funding Council for Wales distribute public money for teaching and research to universities and colleges in their respective regions.
The UK Research Councils (RCUK) office, is the collective centre for seven bodies: The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Medical Research Council (MRC), the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the relatively new Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
GOVERNMENT AND PARLIAMENT
There are a number of relevant Government departments, agencies and quangoes and Parliamentary bodies and organisations:
Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux International (CABI) is a not-for-profit, intergovernmental organisation that applies scientific solutions to environmental and agricultural problems.
Council for Science and Technology is a Government advisory body for science policy issues.
The learned societies are listed below in alphabetical order:
Academy of Medical Sciences Academy of Social Sciences Agricultural Economics Society Anatomical Society of Great Britain and Ireland Association of Applied Biologists Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Association of Clinical Biochemistry
Association of Clinical Pathologists
Association of Independent Research and Technology Organisations Association of Marine Scientific Industries
Association of Medical Research Charities
Biochemical Society
Biosciences Federation
Botanical Society of the British Isles
Bristol Naturalists Society
British Academy
British Association for Psychopharmacology
British Computer Society
British Crop Protection Council
British Dental Association
British Ecological Society
British Entomological and Natural History Society
British Grassland Society
British Herpetological Society
British Interplanetary Society
British Medical Ultrasound Society
British Naturalists Association
British Nutrition Foundation
British Pharmacological Society
British Pteridological Society
British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
British Society for Cell Biology
British Society for Geomorphology
British Society for Medical Mycology
British Society for Plant Pathology
British Society for Rheology
British Society for Rheumatology
British Society for the History of Mathematics
British Society for the History of Science
British Society of Audiology
British Society of Toxicological Pathologists
British Sociological Association
British Transplantation Society
British Veterinary Association
Challenger Society for Marine Science
Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
Consortium of Research Libraries
Energy Institute
Ergonomics Society
Fauna & Flora International
Fisheries Society of the British Isles
Freshwater Biological Association
Galton Institute
Gemological Association
Geographical Association
Geological Society
Health Professions Council
Health Protection Agency
Institution of Agricultural Engineers
Institute of Conservation
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology
Institute for the Management of Information Systems
Institute of Acoustics
Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors
Institute of Biology
Institute of Biomedical Science
Institute of Cast Metals Engineers
Institute of Corrosion
Institute of Ecotechnics
Institution of Environmental Sciences
Institute of Fisheries Management
Institute of Food Science & Technology
Institute of Healthcare Management
Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers
Institute of Horticulture
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
Institute of Musical Instrument Technology
Institute of Physics
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine Institute of Psychoanalysis
Institute of Science Technology
Institute of Structural Engineers
Institute of Trichologists
Institute for Animal Health
Institution of Chemical Engineers
Institution of Civil Engineers
Institution of Electronics
Institution of Engineering and Technology
Institution of Engineering Designers
Institution of Environmental Sciences
Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers
Institution of Lighting Engineers
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Structural Engineers
Intellectual Property Institute
International Bee Research Association
International Federation of Hydrographic Societies
International Glaciological Society
International Institute for Environment and Development
Linnean Society of London
List and Index Society
London Mathematical Society
London Metropolitan Polymer Centre
London Topographical Society
Marine Conservation Society
Market Research Society
Mineralogical Society
Modern Humanities Research Association
National Bursars' Association
National Osteoporosis Society
National Physical Laboratory
Natural England
Nautical Institute
Nutrition Society
Operational Research Society
Palaeontographical Society
Palaeontological Association
Pathological Society
Physiological Society
Quekett Microscopical Club
Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society
Research and Development Society
Royal Academy of Arts
Royal Academy of Engineering
Royal Aeronautical Society
Royal Agricultural Society
Royal Archaeological Institute
Royal Astronomical Society
Royal College of Anaesthetists
Royal College of General Practitioners
Royal College of Midwives Trust
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Royal College of Pathologists
Royal College of Physicians
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Royal Entomological Society
Royal Forestry Society
Royal Geographical Society
Royal Historical Society
Royal Horticultural Society
Royal Institute of Navigation
Royal Institute of Philosophy
Royal Institute of Public Health
Royal Institution of Great Britain
Royal Meteorological Society
Royal Microscopical Society
Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
Royal Society of Medicine
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts
Royal Statistical Society
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
Science Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Science Council
Scientific Instrument Society
Scottish Association for Marine Science
Society for Applied Microbiology
Society for Computers and Law
Society for Endocrinology
Society for General Microbiology
Society for Psychical Research
Society for Underwater Technology
Society of Archivists
Society of Chemical Industry
Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
Society of Cosmetic Scientists
Society of Environmental Engineers
Society of Food Hygiene and Technology
Society of Indexers
Society of Operations Engineers
Society of Radiographers
Solar Energy Society
Strategic Planning Society
Textile Institute
The British Psychological Society
The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
The Engineering and Technology Board
The Environment Council
The Marine Biological Association of the UK
The Royal Society
The Royal Society of Chemistry
The Royal Statistical Society
The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London
Tropical Biology Association
UK Centre for Economic and Environmental Development Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
Wildlife and Countryside Link
Blue Planet Aquarium
Bristol Zoo Gardens
The British Interactive Group (BIG) is a non-profit organisation for those involved in interactive science communication activities and hands-on education projects in the UK. The BIG directory contains a list of science museums and centres in the UK.
Centre for Life is a unique combination of biomedical research, clinical facilities, ethics, education and public engagement located on a single site in the centre of Newcastle. It houses a 4,500 sqm exhibition, a suite of teaching labs and research onsite includes genetics and stem cell research.
Chester Zoo
Ecsite-uk is a UK Network of Science Centres and Museums, representing 50+ science centres in the UK as well as aquariums, gardens and zoos.
The Dana Centre is a purpose-built venue in London It is a place for adults to take part in exciting, informative and innovative debates about contemporary science, technology and culture.
The Grant Museum of Zoology.
@Bristol
Bristol Natural History Consortium is a unique alliance between At-Bristol, Avon Wildlife Trust, BBC Natural History Unit, Bristol City Council, Bristol Zoo Gardens, University of Bristol, University of the West of England, Wildscreen and WWF-UK. The Consortium reflects Bristol’s reputation as a leading centre for the understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
London Aquarium
Kew Gardens
Think Tank Birmingham
Centre of the Cell
London Zoo
National Maritime Museum
Museums Association
National Museums of Science and Industry (NMSI)
Natural History Museum
Sea Life centres can be found in cities across Europe.
Techniquest science centres can be found in a number of locations in Wales.
Whipsnade Zoo
Agricultural Development and Advisory Service is an independent science based rural and environmental policy consultancy.
The Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation was established in 2003 with the goal of supporting decision making in conservation and environmental management through the production and dissemination of systematic reviews on the effectiveness of management and policy interventions. Relevant conservation can also be found on a seperate website - conservationevidence.com
The Parliamentary and Scientific Committee is an Associate Parliamentary Group that produces the Science in Parliament Journal.
The Foundation for Science and Technology provides a neutral platform for debate of policy issues with a science angle. The Foundation organises discussions and produces a journal.
Newton's Apple is a neutral, non-partisan charity working at the interface between science and policy.
People Science & Policy is an independent public policy consultancy that specialises in science and society issues
Prospect is and independent union representing those working in science, technology and related professions.
Understanding Animal Research aims to achieve understanding and acceptance of the need for humane animal research in the UK, by maintaining and building informed public support and a favourable policy climate for animal research.
The RAND Cooporation is an international non-profit corporation that aims to improve policy and decision-making by providing a research and analysis sevice.
The Science Policy Support Group operated between 1986-2003. SPSG was set up by the ESRC, with the intial support of the other Research Councils, to organise programmes of research and information on issues of science and technology policy identified as of strategic importance.
The Science and Development Network is an organisation which aims to provide reliable science and technology information for the developing world.
The Royal Society is also very active in the policy area, and produces a large number of relevant statments and reports. To subscribe to the Royal Society E-Newsletter with updates on their latest policy activities you should email 'subscribe' to science.policy@royalsociety.org.
Think tanks occasionally touch on scientific issues where they are deemed relevant. The Guardian has produced a list of some of the key think tanks. Newton's Apple (listed above) was established as a think tank that would deal specifically with science issues.
The UK Resource Centre for Women in SET is an organisation which works with organisations, employers and policy makers to increase gender equality in science, engineering and technology (SET), and with individual women to help progress their SET careers.
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