Science policy UK: consultation on research integrity
A consultation on a draft concordat on research integrity has been launched by Universities UK (UUK), HEFCE, the Wellcome Trust and the UK government - comments by May 11 2012.
A consultation on a draft concordat on research integrity has been launched by Universities UK (UUK), HEFCE, the Wellcome Trust and the UK government - comments by May 11 2012.
The second plenary of IPBES (the intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services) is being held 16-21 April 2012 in Panama. The available papers sketch out options on work plans and the nature of the secretariat, among other things. Also a fair number of background papers from the various exploratory meetings that have taken place between the plenaries on issues such as assessments and capacity building.
RCUK has announced new projects receiving funding as catalysts for public engagement in higher education institutions in the UK. This is part of the research impact agenda in the UK. More useful resources on the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) site.