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The Science & Engineering in Government Forum will include a presentation and networking, focusing on government roles for scientists and engineers.
The Event
The evening will commence with a presentation by Sir Mark Walport, Chief Scientifc Adviser to HM Government, on the impact scientists and engineers have on government, followed by a chaired Q & A session. In Sir Mark's role, he is responsible for the quality of all engineering and scientific advice across Government and reports directly to the Prime Minister. Previously he was director of the Wellcome Trust and head of the Division of Medicine at Imperial College London.
The evening will finish with an opportunity to meet and network with representatives from a variety of government departments including:
- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
- Department for Energy and Climate Change
- Public Health England
- Health and Safety Laboratory
- Food and Environmental Research Agency
- Centre for Applied Science and Technology
- Met Office
- Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories
- National Institute for Biological Standards and Control
- Intellectual Property Office
Date & Location
Date/Time: 18.30 - 21.00, Wednesday 4 June 2014
Location: LT 340, Huxley Building, South Kensington Campus
Booking Information
- Places are limited and early booking is advised - register to attend online via JobsLive.
- The event is only open to UK citizens, EU and Commonwealth students.
- Dress code: business attire.
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