What the Government's new science department should do first, according to experts

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What the Government's new science department should do first, according to experts
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A new Government department that focuses on science will elevate the UK’s international role as a research leader, experts say Figures in the science community told theipaper what the new department’s priorities should be ⤵️

The new Government team, he said, should look for insight from philosophers, lawyers, anthropologists, engineers and physicists.Following proposals to cut R&D tax credits which could penalise small businesses, Dr Daniel Rathbone, assistant director of the Campaign for Science and Engineering, said the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology needs to ensure there is sufficient support for these ventures.

Innovation clusters refers to businesses and organisations centred around research-intensive universities across the UK. They can help revitalise regional economies. The bestselling science author and co-founder of Scientists for Extinction Rebellion said: “As our Government knows, if we want to prevent the most catastrophic impacts of climate breakdown it is vital that we now do everything we can to accelerate the transition to a“However we also need to urgently address the fact that we currently don’t have enough people trained in the relevant skills needed for a new ‘green economy’.

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