Climate change: should it concern UK society? - 18 July 2011
Climate change is everywhere at the moment. Barely a week goes by without a report forecasting sea level rises, droughts, changes in rainfall, extreme weather and potentially huge costs for governments and businesses alike. But is all the doom and gloom justified? Should the UK be concerned? And what goes into writing one of these reports, anyway? Well, I have been lucky enough to have spent the last nine months working in the Government Office for ...Read More
Science and Engineering Fast Stream... - 06 April 2011
When I applied for the Science & Engineering Fast Stream (SEFS), I wasn’t sure what to expect. I came from finishing a PhD in plant science and microbiology and was looking for a change in direction – I had realised I was better at talking about science than doing it! Many people I worked with as a lab scientist were disheartened – with their work, with their university and not feeling like they were making a difference. I felt all of these and needed ...Read More