Policy Lunchbox is a new joint initiative between the Biochemical Society and the British Ecological Society. Throughout the year, a series of lunchtime events will be held which bring together guest speakers with those who work in science policy. Guest speakers will cover a range of pertinent issues and attendees are encouraged to both ask questions and share information. Events are free to attend, but space is limited and places must be reserved in advance.
If you would like to attend please email rebecca.smith@biochemistry.org
If you missed a Policy Lunchbox, reports are available further down the page in the past Policy Lunchbox section.
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Current role: Leonor (Science and Policy Manager) and Sile (Public Liaison) Talk title: Libel Law Reform Campaign - Update
Date and time: Wednesday 1 September 12:30 - 14:00 Location: Charles Darwin House, London
Current role: Foresight Central Team Leader, Government Office of Science Talk title: 'Horizon scanning and the work of Foresight'
Date and time: Wednesday 6 October 12:30 - 14:00 Location: Charles Darwin House, London
Current role: Independent Consultant Talk title: 'Writing for a policy audience' Date and time: Wednesday 7 July 12:30 - 15:00 Location: Charles Darwin House, London
Current role: Chair - Education, Training and Policy Committee, Society of Biology Talk title: 'Science policy at the Society of Biology Date and time: Monday 7 June 11:30 - 13:00 Location: Charles Darwin House, London
Current role: Higher Education Policy Adviser, HEFCE Powerpoint presentation: 'Research funding and the REF' Date and time: Wednesday 5 May 12:30 - 14:00 Location: Charles Darwin House, London
Current role: Policy Analyst, Institute for European Environmental Policy Report: 'Science policy in Europe'
Powerpoint presentation: 'Science policy in Europe' Date and time: Tuesday 27 April 12:30 - 14:00 Location: Charles Darwin House, London
Current role: Deputy Director, UK Resource Centre for Women in SET Report: 'Women in science: A policy perspective'
Powerpoint presentation: 'Women in science: A policy perspective' Date and time: Wednesday 3 March 12:30 - 14:00 Location: Biochemical Society, London
Current role: Associate Director, BioCentre
Report: 'Emerging technologies: Ethical implications and political considerations' Date and time: Wednesday 6 January 12:30 - 14:00 Location: Biochemical Society, London
Current role: (Includes) Chair of the House of Commons Science & Technology Select Committee Report: 'Science in Government' Date and time: Wednesday 2 December 12:00 - 13:30 Location: School of Life, London
Current role: Projects, Science for Humanity Report: 'The role of science in humanitarian aims' Date and time: Wednesday 4 November 12:30 - 14:00 Location: Biochemical Society, London
Current role: (Includes) Chair of Interim Concil, BSF/IOB merger
Report: 'The future of the biosciences' Date and time: Wednesday 7 October 12:00 - 13:30 Location: Biochemical Society, London
Current role: Professor of Plant Development Genetics (University of York) and Chair, BBSRC Bioscience Skills and Careers Strategy Panel
Talk title: 'Skills in and for the biosciences' Date and time: Wednesday 5 August 12:30 - 14:00 Location: Biochemical Society, London
Current role: Senior Policy Adviser, Royal Society Report: 'How can Learned Societies forge greater links with the Royal Society?' Date and time: Wednesday 8 July 12:30 - 14:00 Location: Biochemical Society, London
Current role: CEO, Campaign for Science and Engineering in the UK (CaSE) Report: 'How to engage with the opposition and with manifesto development in the run up to the 2010 election?' Date and time: Wednesday 27 May 12:30 - 14:00
Location: Biochemical Society, London