Science Policy UK: Intellectual Property Guide for Universities
The UK government's Intellectual Property Office has released a guide for UK universities for managing intellectual assets
The UK government's Intellectual Property Office has released a guide for UK universities for managing intellectual assets
The UK parliament's House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology has released its report on strategically important minerals with a number of recommendations to government. The Natural History Museum, among others, made a written submission of evidence.
A review of the Census of Marine Life has been underway, led by David Penman, and will be released on 19 May 2011 - lessons learned will be discussed. Sustainability and accountability is likely to be of interest, according to the Nature news article.
The Royal Society has called for evidence for a new study on Science as a Public Enterprise - looking at, among other issues, the implications of open data policies on science.
The European Science Foundation has produced a European Peer Review Guide reviewing and making recommendations for good practice on funding peer review.
Following statements from OSTP, different agencies are developing their approach to scientific integrity. Dept of Interior guidelines are published.
Good oversight, documents and resources on national initiatives from the Monitoring Policy and Research Activities on Science in Society in Europe - MASIS
Report of a symposium on collaborative research impact held in Delhi, organised by RCUK
Strongly recommend Knowledge, Networks and Nations, the new report on international collaboration in science from the Royal Society.
New RCUK (Research Councils UK - an umbrella/strategic body) delivery plan for 2011-15.