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The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · 18h

We are back at @royalsociety.org for our 'In Conversation' event with Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser, who has taken to the stage alongside our Chair, Lord David Willetts. As former CEO @ukri.org, she is discussing varying aspects of the S&T landscape and state of research in the UK.

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Claudia Lindner @drclindner.bsky.social · 23h

The Foundation For Science and Technology will host its annual 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 on 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

💡 Highlights:
• Regional science & innovation developments
• Barriers to success in UK science, technology & innovation

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱; please register www.foundation.org.uk/Events/2025/...

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The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · 1d

📚New blog | In a world where evidence-informed policy making is struggling in the face of populism and climate inactivity, some scientists have turned to more activist approaches. In our latest guest blog, Dr Tracey Elliott discusses this: bit.ly/4h0BTgT

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Matrix NI - Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel @matrixni.bsky.social · 4d

Continue the conversation on #AI and sign up for an 'AI and the Future of Work in NI' free event on 22nd October @4.30pm. In person and online.
➡️ bit.ly/46imiFG

The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · 6d

🍂 Have you signed up for any of our exciting (free!) Autumn discussion events? Coming up... AI and the future of work, Delivering the UK Life Sciences Strategy and Opportunities and Challenges in science, technology & innovation. www.foundation.org.uk/Events

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The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · 1d

October is #BlackHistoryMonth, and to help mark this, we are revisiting a discussion event we held in December 2022, focusing on black scientists and exploring the challenge of tackling racism in UK Science and Technology. You can watch it all again here. youtu.be/yDSatxkQ6gU

Black Scientists - Tackling Racism in UK S&T

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The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · 6d

🍂 Have you signed up for any of our exciting (free!) Autumn discussion events? Coming up... AI and the future of work, Delivering the UK Life Sciences Strategy and Opportunities and Challenges in science, technology & innovation. www.foundation.org.uk/Events

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The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · 8d

📢 One week to go until our 'In Conversation' evening with Dame Professor Ottoline Leyser @royalsociety.org. Spaces are now very limited, but you can still secure your spot in person or online here: bit.ly/40ffJAh

The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · 10d

New Podcast episode! Fantastic to have Senior lecturer in chemistry education @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, Dr Helen Coulshed join us to discuss equity in learning and how interdisciplinary science can help make STEM more inclusive.
🎙️Listen now: bit.ly/3Wcylyl

The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · 13d

Fantastic to hear from Professor Calum Semple, CSA @scottishgov.bsky.social, this week during our Foundation Future Leaders' excursion to Edinburgh. You can find out more about the FFL and how to apply for next year's cohort here: www.foundation.org.uk/Future-Leaders

The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · 14d

Our Foundation Future Leaders were out on the road today, visiting Edinburgh and the Scottish Parliament! Here are some snaps from their outing and meetings.

The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · 14d

🤖 AI and the Future of Work | Join us on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at Queens University Belfast for our joint discussion event with QUB and @matrixni.bsky.social. Book your free online or in-person before they go! bit.ly/46imiFG

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UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) @ukaeaofficial.bsky.social · 23d

We are delighted to now share with you the updated UK Fusion Materials Roadmap. UK Atomic Energy Authority – facilitated and co-funded by the Henry Royce Institute and EPSRC – brought together fusion materials experts.

👉To download, go to: ccfe.ukaea.uk/wp-content/u...

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The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · 17d

Our keynote speaker for 'Opportunities and challenges in science, technology and innovation' Foundation Future Leaders' Conference 2025 will be Professor David Nutt, CTO at Gaba Labs Research. Book your free space in person at Liverpool Hope University or online: bit.ly/FFL2025Conf

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Claudia Lindner @drclindner.bsky.social · 21d

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - 𝟭𝟵 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆

Explore opportunities and challenges in science, tech & innovation.

Open to All (civil/public sector, industry, research).

Free to attend, in person or online.

Details: www.foundation.org.uk/Events/2025/...

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The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · 22d

📆 🍂 Our Autumn calendar is starting to fill up. Why not join us (free!) at one of our upcoming evening discussions? www.foundation.org.uk/Events

The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · 24d

We are very excited to share some more programme details from our upcoming FOUNDATION FUTURE LEADERS CONFERENCE at Liverpool Hope University on Wed 19th Nov!
See our draft programme and book your in-person or online place here: bit.ly/FFL2025Conf

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The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · 27d

Applications are NOW OPEN for the Foundation Future Leaders Programme 2026! We seek to support the leaders of tomorrow and are looking for people in early-to mid-career, who are interested in the wider science and technology ecosystem in the UK.
www.foundation.org.uk/Future-Leaders

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The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · Sep 9

🍂 Autumn is on the way and our latest journal should be landing on members' doormats and in inboxes this week! Grab a copy at one of our upcoming events or download here: bit.ly/4lJKjtu

The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · Sep 8

📆 NEW EVENT- Delivering the UK Life Sciences Strategy. Join us at the Refinery, ARC West London, on Wed 12th Nov to discuss how the UK life sciences sector and the research community can work with government to deliver the new Life Sciences Sector Plan. bit.ly/41Izsct

The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · Sep 8

🎙️ In the latest episode of the FST podcast, our special guest is Louise Shooter, Policy and Public Affairs at Energy UK. She helps us explore the co-benefits of the Government's Warm Homes Plan and more. Listen now: bit.ly/46suVxe

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The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · Aug 29

How is Europe pushing boundaries in space science? Read this article from the @esa.int's Director of Science @cmundell.bsky.social, in the latest edition of our journal. bit.ly/4naimfS

The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · Aug 26

The latest FST Journal edition covers UK space science missions, governing AI for humanity, the Industrial Strategy, and Critical Minerals, as well as an editorial from the team at Deep Science Ventures all about unlocking UK deep tech at scale. Download here: bit.ly/4lJKjtu

The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · Aug 22

📚 A short read for the long weekend! Dive into our latest blog from senior lecturer in psychology at Liverpool Hope University, Dr Tobiasz Trawinski about his experience on the Foundation Future Leaders Programme, this year. bit.ly/4msUaoL

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The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · Aug 19

📢 Wed 8th Oct | Don't miss our next evening discussion @royalsociety.org! We will be 'in conversation' with the recently retired CEO @ukri.org, Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser. Book your in-person or online space here: bit.ly/40ffJAh

The Foundation for Science and Technology @foundscitech.bsky.social · Aug 18

We are a small but mighty team! Find out who works behind the scenes here at the Foundation, as well as who sits at our council and trustee table. www.foundation.org.uk/About/The-Team

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