Science Council

🌟 The Science Apprentice Conference 2025 🌟 📅 12 September, Coventry For all science apprentices, to connect and celebrate their sector wide impact. Themed ‘Shaping Your Future’ with workshops, networking & talks. Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/science-appr… @innovateuk @RoySocChem

🧡 Wrapping up #VolunteersWeek2025 🧡 Thank you to every volunteer who shares their time, skills & passion to strengthen science and inspire others! Feeling inspired? Get involved: sciencecouncil.org/registrants/vo… #VolunteersWeek #ScienceCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment

🌟Volunteer Spotlight: Jas Gill🌟 Jas is a vital member of our Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, helping ensure strong financial oversight, compliance & risk management. Thank you, Jas, for your dedication! Read more: sciencecouncil.org/blog/2025/06/0… #VolunteersWeek #VolunteersWeek2025

We’re excited to welcome two new Trustees to our Board! 🛩️ Hamzah Ahmed – Systems engineer and sustainability lead @Airbus 🌟Jane Packer – Head of Standards at @BSI_UK Read more about our new trustees: sciencecouncil.org/about-us/our-g… #Trustees

Help required for @HeriotWattUni/@edi_caucus survey on bullying & sexual harassment in research & innovation sector  If you've experienced or are aware of bullying and sexual harassment in your employment, please complete this survey, open until 15 Aug: feedback.surveylab.com/pageTag/Survey…

New dates added for our 2025 Application Sprint workshops! 📍 London: 23 July 📍 Leeds: 23 Sept One-day masterclasses to help you complete your professional registration application/competence report. Book now: tickettailor.com/events/science… #CSci #RSci #RSCiTech

📢Apprentices! The Office for Life Sciences is running a consultation on apprenticeships across the sector. @cogent_skills is preparing a response and your voice matters! Share your feedback in a quick anonymous survey: surveymonkey.com/r/7PHWTNP Deadline 9 July #Apprenticeships

We work with a wide range of stakeholders, including employers. If you are an employer who has amongst their staff scientists, science technicians, or science teachers, you may want to take a look at the @Science_Council’s Employer Network: sciencecouncil.org/employer-netwo…

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🌟Career Inspiration in Science Dr Jennifer Blyth’s journey from BSc to Chartered Scientist shows how passion + professional recognition shape success in food quality. sciencecouncil.org/blog/case-stud… @UKAS @ifstnews @SSQCLtd #FoodScience #CSci #STEMCareers #ProfessionalDevelopment

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Dorota Ferguson 🌟 Dorota gives back through mentoring, training, and regulatory work - upholding standards and supporting growth in healthcare science. 🧡Thank you, Dorota! Read her journey: sciencecouncil.org/blog/2025/06/0… #VolunteersWeek #VolunteersWeek2025

🌟Volunteer Spotlight: Charlie Houston🌟 Charlie has volunteered as an assessor & examiner for @Science_Council & @IBMScience, supporting candidates while growing his own expertise. Thank you, Charlie! Read his journey: sciencecouncil.org/blog/2025/06/0… #VolunteersWeek #VolunteersWeek2025

🌟Volunteer Spotlight: Lucy Bridle-Thorne🌟 From panel discussions to public speaking, Lucy has generously shared her time and knowledge - including at our 2024 Celebration of Science! Thank you, Lucy!🧡 Read more: sciencecouncil.org/blog/2025/06/0… #VolunteersWeek #VolunteersWeek2025

This #BiomedicalScienceDay2025 let's celebrate the UK’s biomedical scientists and hospital laboratory staff #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare. They analyse over 1.5 billion samples each year - working 24/7/365 to keep patients safe and NHS services running. 🧡Thank you! 🧡 @IBMScience

🌟Volunteer Spotlight: Russell Wilson🌟 This #VolunteersWeek2025, we're celebrating Russell, for championing the standards and accessibility of professional registration & mentoring future professionals. Read his journey and get involved: sciencecouncil.org/blog/2025/06/0… #VolunteersWeek

As Pride Month begins, through information and education, it is essential to honour the LGBTQIA+ community's history, struggles, and achievements. In the link, the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group give a brief history of the Pride Flag bit.ly/43X9Utp

#VolunteersWeek | Celebrating those who shape our community To mark the week, we’ve launched a new ASV badge. It’s a simple way to showcase your involvement and share your impact with your networks. Thank you to all our IOM3 volunteers. 👇 iom3.info/4kMu7YB

🎉 Celebrating #VolunteersWeek2025! Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers who give their time, knowledge & energy to advance science, inspire others & build stronger communities. Want to get involved? sciencecouncil.org/registrants/vo… #VolunteersWeek #ScienceCommunity #Volunteering

🌟Share Your Volunteering Experience🌟 If you volunteer in the scientific field or with the Science Council, we want to hear from you! Help us celebrate science volunteers during Volunteers’ Week. DM us or email [email protected] to tell us your story! #VolunteersWeek

We're delighted to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director, Ian Russell. 👏 Ian will take up the role on 1 May 2025. 🚀 Read more at: ras.ac.uk/news-and-press…