The Foundation for Science and Technology

📢 Communicating science: how do we talk about what we do, and does it work? Join us for a lunchtime webinar on Tuesday 17th November to explore how to communicate complex ideas clearly AND get them to land. Book your free space here: lnkd.in/eMEzGsaJ #FSTEvents

Did you catch the first of our 'FST Big Questions' lunchtime webinars last week? We explored what effective science-policy engagement looks like. 📺 Catch up and watch the discussion again here. #FSTEvents www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2LE...

📢 Tomorrow! Join us for the first in a series of free lunchtime webinars from our Foundation Future Leaders. This one is about building stronger bridges between science and policy and what effective engagement looks like. Book your free space: lnkd.in/eCZ5qcut #FSTEvents

Really interesting visit today to Rolls-Royce with the Foundation Future Leaders. Coming away with a lot of ideas relevant to academic research, despite the difference in size and sector. Thank you, @foundscitech.bsky.social

🎙️ New podcast episode out today. This week, we speak with Public Policy Coordinator Alice Tofts and Honorary Prof Huw Morris @uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social about the growing appetite for Policy Fellowships in connecting research, government, and public policy. 🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/ezHtMgbH

📢 Next week! Join us for a lunchtime webinar with Foundation Future Leaders from across academia and policy to answer the big question: What does effective engagement between science and policy actually look like? Book your free place here: lnkd.in/eCZ5qcut #FSTEvents

Join us for our next event! On Wednesday 11th November, we will be heading to Harwell Science Campus to have a fireside discussion with Lord Patrick Vallance. Book your free in-person or online place here: lnkd.in/eWmzGfwi #FSTEvents

Don't miss this podcast from @foundscitech.bsky.social featuring Dr Laura Marshall, our Head of Science Policy, and Dr Sana Zakaria MRSB, member of our ESP Committee, exploring the issues at the forefront of #policy discussion in biology. Listen to the podcast: www.foundation.org.uk/Podcasts/202...

Happy Biology Week! 🐸 In our latest podcast episode, we explore the top policy issues in biology, and are joined by Laura Marshall @royalsocbio.bsky.social and Sana Zakaria @randeurope.org. 🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/eCbSpCeT #FSTPodcast

So this @foundscitech.bsky.social event last night on devolved R&D was pretty newsy, and came ahead of an 'innovation nation summit' in Manchester tomorrow Gordon Brown has co-organised the summit and Andy Burnham is expected to give a speech Some things of note:

💡Can we devolve more science and innovation spending? Our panel opens tonight with varied perspectives on this complex but highly topical matter from Prof Dame Jessica Corner @ukri.org, The Lord O'Neill of Gatley, Prof Mary Ryan @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, and Prof Richard Jones. #FSTEvents

Tonight! We're looking forward to welcoming guests this evening for a debate /discussion on devolving Science and Technology funding @royalsociety.org at 6pm. Joining us online? Our livestream can be found in your email and at this link. #FSTEvents www.youtube.com/live/ArawC44...

Out now! Our latest journal explores how the climate debate has evolved over time, the pursuit of global influence through science diplomacy, how AI is impacting productivity and research integrity, and more. Read it online now: lnkd.in/e2riGKf4

Are you joining us on Wednesday @royalsociety.org for our evening discussion on devolving S&T spending? Book your last-minute space: lnkd.in/eA7YbAk2 #FSTEvents

What is coming up on the FST events calendar? Discover our Autumn/Winter schedule of in-person and online discussions. 💡https://www.foundation.org.uk/Events

🎙️ In the final episode of our mini-maths series, we spoke to Dr Vinesh Maguire Rajpaul, research and policy lead at the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences. He helped us to answer the big question: what has maths ever done for us? Listen now: lnkd.in/e2_NCQtQ

New podcast episode! 🎙️ In the second episode of our maths series, we chatted to Professor Catherine Hobbs all about the future of maths in higher education (particularly at A-level). Listen now: lnkd.in/edtGYSfa #FSTPodcasts

💬 We are excited to announce a new series of lunchtime webinars from our 2026 cohort of Foundation Future Leaders! On Thurs 22nd Oct, the first in the series will explore what effective engagement between science and policy looks like in practice. Register for free here: lnkd.in/eCZ5qcut #FSTEvents

Devolution and devolving S&T funding is a hot topic and one we are pleased to be addressing at our next discussion event! Join us and our expert panel on Wed 7th October @royalsociety.org to explore what this might look like in practice. lnkd.in/eA7YbAk2 #FSTEvents

New podcast episode! Delighted to chat to Professor Jane Clarke, Prof of Molecular Biophysics at Cambridge and Chair of the Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education @royalsociety.org, about maths education in schools. 🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/eSuYWCrn

The UK is known for its research excellence worldwide, but there is a growing debate about how S&T funding is distributed, and whether regions having more of a say could drive better growth. Join the discussion with our expert panel on Wed 7th Oct @royalsociety.org: lnkd.in/eA7YbAk2 #FSTEvents

📢 New Event | Join us on Wednesday 7th October @royalsociety.org to explore whether we can devolve more science and innovation spending. Book your free in-person or online place here: lnkd.in/eA7YbAk2 #FSTEvents

👟 Delighted to announce that Cally Walker, Programme Lead @ukspaceagency.bsky.social (and a current Foundation Future Leader), will be running the 2027 London Marathon in aid of the FST. We cannot wait to cheer her on! Support Cally here: lnkd.in/exqDnRV4

It was a pleasure to talk to Dr Hamied Haroon, MRI Imaging Physicist at Manchester University and #NADSN Chair, about the pioneering work changing the face of disability in STEM. 🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/eaaBnVtP #FSTPodcast

Our sponsors make the Foundation's monthly events possible. Are you or your organisation interested in sponsoring an FST event? Find out more here: lnkd.in/ehsxSbfs #FSTEvents

New blog | Opening the floor to questions is an important part of every FST discussion. We know how much can be learnt from our expert panel. What can we learn from our audience? 🧾foundation.org.uk/Blog/2026/Questions-from-the-floor

'A coordinated approach is needed to deliver permanent change'. Turn back time to this FST Journal article by Dr Karen Salt exploring how to tackle racism in STEM. It was based on her talk at a 2022 FST discussion event. 📚 lnkd.in/eca5XGiY 📺 Rewatch the full event: youtu.be/yDSatxkQ6gU?...

🐦‍⬛This year's heatwaves are a reminder that our planet is changing, and the impacts are far-reaching. Delighted to have the opportunity to chat to @rspbscience.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social about their new report on #ClimateChange and UK Birds. Listen now: lnkd.in/eYiAyhkP #FSTPodcast

🗓️ Save the dates! Our Autumn calendar of events will begin on Wednesday 7th October 2026 with an evening discussion @royalsociety.org. Another will follow on Wednesday 11th November at Harwell Science Campus — topics and speakers to be announced soon. lnkd.in/eeDQ3jQX #FSTEvents

Most of the AI act’s rules have now come into force. The EU's #AI act is the world's first law on artificial intelligence. The act aims to ensure that AI systems are safe, ethical and trustworthy. Read more  → link.europa.eu/rJWXFh

🛰️ How can satellite technology help us solve some of the big issues on Earth? From climate change mitigation to cancer treatments, the possibilities are far-reaching. Listen again to our podcast episode on this and more: lnkd.in/eqRfBwus

The internet connects us to people, ideas and information – but it can also leave us overwhelmed, misled and endlessly scrolling. Our latest film, made in partnership with BBC Ideas, asks what changed and how we can build a better digital future. Watch here: www.bbc.co.uk/videos/c0qv0...

Delighted to chat with Hannah Russell, CEO @britsciassoc.bsky.social about the 2026 Public Attitudes to Science survey, representation in STEM, trust in science, what young people are saying, and more! 🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/etwsYPri #FSTpodcast

In the interest of making our free, monthly discussion events more inclusive, we have a small fund to support access to in-person events for those with disabilities, childcare needs, or other financial needs. Find out more about The Silman Fund: lnkd.in/ehTmivkq #FSTEvents

It was fantastic to chat to Dr Sameh ElBadry, Policy Projects Co-ordinator @senseaboutsci.bsky.social about evidence, how it is used in Parliament, and how they involve the public. 🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/e5HbDncB

New podcast episode out today! We chat to long-term policy advisor, CEO and investor, Saul Klein about the UK's innovation ecosystem, his career and in particular, how he advises the government on supporting companies to scale up. 🎧 Listen here: lnkd.in/e-QTn29m

Our Foundation Future Leaders are halfway through their year of exploration, networking, and learning. Several day trips are upcoming, including Harwell and @rollsroycegroup.bsky.social in the Autumn. Find out who is part of the 2026 cohort: lnkd.in/eETXdBYW

It's the end of #NetZeroAwarenessWeek. As we try to stay cool during this year's second heatwave, let's revisit a podcast episode we did with Dr Jing Zhao. She helped us to explore low-carbon living and the barriers that we face in the UK. 🎧 lnkd.in/eH_Sinya

Fantastic FST event yesterday on Science Diplomacy with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social. Delighted to support the launch of the 'Science Diplomacy: sovereignty, strategy and the global race' report published by SITSC. #FSTEvents 📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4hVB87awTc&t=662s

Professor Charlotte Watts @wellcometrust.bsky.social says that the UK’s science collaboration culture is very powerful. Our behind the scenes skill sets such as CSAs in each department are a strength that we can use in science diplomacy opportunities. #FSTEvents

Professor Sir Peter Knight @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social discusses the role of UK quantum technologies in international collaboration and reflects on how the U.K. can turn its brilliant science into economic advantages. #FSTEvents

Our next panellist Emily Darlington MP says that the UK needs to think about our soft strengths such as standards. She argues that our long term, preventative work is a real strength and that the science diplomacy report sits with government to help take the case to the world stage. #FSTEvents

Our next pannelist @georgefreemanmp.bsky.social says that the global race is intensifying. Science in Britain is trusted world over so we need to think more strategically, set the right test beds here and present a strong case for further collaboration. #FSTEvents

Our Science Diplomacy discussion begins with an opening talk from Dame @chionwurah.bsky.social MP who gives the audience an insight into a recent Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Inquiry report on the matter. They are calling on Gov to develop a science diplomacy strategy. #FSTEvents

🏃‍♀️ We are delighted to announce that The Foundation has been allocated a ballot place at next year's #LondonMarathon! Help us foster conversation on some of the most important STEM-related issues of our time, and apply for a 2027 running spot. bit.ly/FSTLondonMar...

Tonight! We are looking forward to welcoming guests and speakers to our sold-out 'Science Diplomacy' discussion later today @houseofcommons.parliament.uk. 🔔 Attending in person? Please bring ID and a copy of your formal invitation lnkd.in/evwuZe32 #FSTEvents

How can the wider scientific community provide meaningful allyship to LGBTQ+ colleagues? We could not think of a better person to chat to than Professor Tyler Kelly, Co-Chair @lgbtqstem.bsky.social and Prof of Pure Mathematics @qmucu.bsky.social. 🏳️‍🌈Listen now: lnkd.in/eGbK8QJ7 #FSTPodcast #Pride

Although our next discussion event on Science Diplomacy at the House of Commons is sold out, you can still join us online! On Tues 7th July, our expert panel will explore how science can be used as a tool to help strengthen relations between nations. Join free: lnkd.in/evwuZe32 #FSTEvents

FST Foundation Future Leader Dr John Tredinnick Rowe delves into dental education and asks what can be done to balance incoming change with the need to produce safe clinical practitioners? 📚 Read more: lnkd.in/e7yhhNzq #FSTBlog

In turbulent geopolitical times, could science help the world align? Join us online for our sold-out July discussion event on Science Diplomacy. foundation.org.uk/Events #FSTEvents