UK scientists welcome government ’s new technology plan but say more funding needed

Intervention is ‘yet another sticking plaster’ says Royal Society president, as EU funding programmes highlightedScientists have welcomed the launch of a 10-point government plan designed to help cement the UK ’s place as a global science and technology superpower, but said more funding would be needed to achieve this goal – including securing full association with EU programmes.Thescience and technology framework, launched on Monday, is the first major output of the recently created Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. It outlines 10 vital actions necessary to foster the right conditions for industry, innovation and scientific research to deliver highly paid jobs, boost economic growth in cutting-edge industries, and improve people ’s lives.Continue reading...
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