Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
@CommonsSITC
We're a cross-party group of @HouseofCommons MPs holding @SciTechgovuk and its associated bodies to account. See what we are working on 👇
As part of our Under the Microscope inquiry, watch highlights from three further pitches on areas of scientific research. Read about which areas we've chosen for two one-off evidence sessions.👇 Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/135/…
Our Under the Microscope inquiry invited everyone from academics to schools to submit their ideas on what we should look at next. As part of this we invited six scientists to Parliament to tell us about their areas of research. Watch highlights from our first three pitches.👇
"Science and technology can help us find the answer" - @ChiOnwurah We've launched an inquiry into innovation and global food security 👇
Earlier this week, Professor Charlotte Watts from the @wellcometrust told us that cuts to the UK's overseas development aid funding for R&D have undermined relationships and trust that the UK has built up over many years.
Yesterday James Black from @RANDCorporation told us that the UK shouldn't just be protecting its science and technology base, but may have to think about subverting or even stealing that of its adversaries.
Our session on science diplomacy has started. Watch live here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/56…
Tomorrow at 9.45am is our first session of our science diplomacy inquiry. We're examining the threats facing the UK's international reputation and capability in science, and hearing from experts at the @wellcometrust, @ucl, @RUSI_org and @RANDEurope. 👇
Our innovation showcase has just started. Watch live here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/56…
Tomorrow at 9.30am we're hearing from Stuart Cotterell and Jordan Brocklehurst from @Locks4VansLtd as part of our showcase of UK innovators.👇
Tomorrow at 9.45am is our first session of our science diplomacy inquiry. We're examining the threats facing the UK's international reputation and capability in science, and hearing from experts at the @wellcometrust, @ucl, @RUSI_org and @RANDEurope. 👇
Tomorrow at 9.30am we're hearing from Stuart Cotterell and Jordan Brocklehurst from @Locks4VansLtd as part of our showcase of UK innovators.👇
Is enough being done to tackle the spread of misinformation and online harms on social media? The @CommonsSITC has published a report on how the Government can plug the significant gaps in the Online Safety Act. Read it here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmse…
Is enough being done to tackle the spread of misinformation and online harms on social media? We’ve published a report on how the Government can plug the significant gaps in the Online Safety Act. Read it here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmse…
Earlier this week Alex Crossley of @NHSEngland told us that the Data (Access and Use) Act will enable them to set standards for technology suppliers, and address the lack of interaction between current healthcare systems and data sources.
Yesterday @louismosley of @PalantirTech told us that the company doesn't pick and choose which government policies they support, and that past comments made by co-founder Peter Thiel about the NHS do not represent the company's view.
The third session of our Digital Centre of Government inquiry has started. Watch live here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/1b…
Tomorrow at 9.45am we're questioning Louis Mosley from @PalantirTech and @NHSEngland representatives about the use of technology in the NHS, previous attempts at digital transformation and delivering the shift from analogue to digital.👇
Our innovation showcase has just started. Watch live here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/1b…
Tomorrow at 9.30am we're hearing from Billy Webber from @XRTherapeutics as part of our showcase of UK innovators.👇
Tomorrow at 9.45am we're questioning Louis Mosley from @PalantirTech and @NHSEngland representatives about the use of technology in the NHS, previous attempts at digital transformation and delivering the shift from analogue to digital.👇
Tomorrow at 9.30am we're hearing from Billy Webber from @XRTherapeutics as part of our showcase of UK innovators.👇
Our session asking researchers what the committee should put under the microscope has started. Watch live here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/db…
What should the committee put under the microscope? Tomorrow at 9.45am, we'll hear pitches from shortlisted researchers on what areas of scientific research we should explore.