Funding & the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR).
CaSE will continue working, often in collaboration with others, to make
the strongest arguments
for funding science and engineering. CaSE responded to the Comprehensive
Spending Review and has also published a four page briefing on Securing
our Economic Future with Science & Engineering.
Science is Vital. CaSE has been helping to organise Science
is Vital - a grassroots-based movement highlighting the positive contribution
of science and engineering to the economic and social health of the UK
ahead of the CSR. The Science is Vital petition was handed into Downing
St with 34,000 signatures, alongside a rally outside HM Treasury and
a lobby of MPs in parliament.
Cap on Non-EU Economic Migrants. CaSE has circulated
a briefing about the problems that an annual cap on non-EU economic
migrants could
have for UK universities and industries, and has responded to the Home
Office consultation and the Home Affairs Select Committee inquiry in
this area.
Read
the briefing
Education. CaSE will be examining the Academies
Act and the forth-coming
Education & Childrens Bill to ensure that they are not detrimental
to science and maths education.
Reform of the House of Lords. CaSE will be looking at how reform of the
House of Lords might impact upon science and engineering policy-making.
Regional Development Agencies. CaSE is monitoring the cuts to the science
and innovation spend by Regional Development Agencies, whose annual spend
on science and innovation was £380 million. If any other organisation
is working in this area please get in touch.
CoPSAC. CaSE is responding
to the Government CSA's consultation on the Code
of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees
Quango Reform. CaSE is monitoring
the government's reform of Non-Departmental Public Bodies, particularly
changes to key scientific bodies
Devolved elections. CaSE is currently
developing its strategy for this year's elections in Scotland, Wales and Northern
Ireland
HoC Inquiry into Emergencies. CaSE has submitted
evidence to the House of Commons
Science & Technology Select Committee Inquiry into Scientific Advice and
Evidence in Emergencies
Engaging MPs with science and engineering policy. CaSE will continue
to discuss with backbench MPs to interest them in science and engineering
issues. We have already met with: Julian Huppert and Roger Williams (Liberal
Democrats); Greg McClymont, Andrew Miller, Chi Onwurah and Rachel Reeves
(Labour); and Gavin Barwell, Oliver Colville, Graham Evans and David
Mowat (Conservatives).
Relevant Consultations and Inquiries
S&T Committee - Winding
Down the Forensic Science Service
Deadline: 14th February
House of Commons S&T Committee - Astronomy and Particle Physics in the UK
Deadline: 16th February
Building A Smarter Scotland – Towards A Sustainable Scottish Solution
for the Future of Higher Education
Engage for Education Discussion Events
Deadline: 25th February
Independent
Review of Intellectual Property Framework
Deadline: 1st March
HEFCE - Consultation on changes to information published by institutions
Deadline: 7th March
House of Commons S&T Committee – Peer Review
10th March
House of Commons S&T Committee - Science and Research Budget Allocations
Deadline: 27th April
Please send any comments to Nick
Hall