There has been a recent move within the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) to develop a strategy for "Science and Society". This title is very broad, covering the whole spectrum of public and schools engagement with scientific research - from science centres, dialogue over policy and ethics to developing a well-qualified scientific workforce.

DIUS have produced a strategy document. They have asked us to draw your attention to it and to encourage you to comment as part of the consultation around the strategy. Though STFC, along with the other research councils, have had some input into the strategy we would very much like members of the research communities such as yourself to give their opinion.

The interactive website where you can download the document and leave comments can be found at http://interactive.dius.gov.uk/scienceandsociety/site/. Though the whole document is quite lengthy, there is the opportunity to comment on individual sections or even paragraphs within sections so you can choose to comment only on those areas you feel are relevant to you.

The consultation is open until Friday 17 October

Kind regards

Gareth

Gareth James

Science in Society Team

Science and Technology Facilities Council Polaris House North Star Avenue Swindon Wiltshire

SN2 1SZ

tel: 01793442175