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Government Office for Science
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Office for Science
Council for Science and Technology
Futures, Foresight and Horizon Scanning
Government Science and Engineering profession
Featured
12 December 2025
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News story
Celebrating excellent science advice at the heart of decision making
The Government Office for Science is highlighting the contribution of science to policymaking with a multimedia showcase.
21 August 2025
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News story
New report sets out technology and research needed to reach net zero
A new report identifying the research and technology needed to meet the UK’s net zero target has been released.
10 June 2025
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Press release
Unlocking the power of Engineering Biology
New report outlines the transformative potential of Engineering Biology to tackle modern-day challenges.
2 May 2025
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Draft text
Dame Angela McLean's speech at the Royal Institution
This is a check-against-delivery text of the speech ‘Discourse: The future of engineering biology’ delivered by Government Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean at The Royal Institution on 25 April 2025.
7 April 2025
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News story
New guide to research and innovation challenges for climate adaptation released
A new report identifying the research and innovation needed to support the UK to adapt effectively to climate change has been released.
21 April 2026
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News story
We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles
Opportunities for scientific experts to join the government and put science advice at the heart of decision making.
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We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles
21 April 2026
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Rapid Technology Assessments
16 April 2026
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Rapid Technology Assessment: Advanced composites for climate adaptation
16 April 2026
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The Government Office for Science’s mission is to put excellent science advice at the heart of decision making.
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Honours: science, technology and research – nomination form and guidance
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Futures toolkit for policymakers and analysts
29 August 2024
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Systems thinking for civil servants
12 January 2023
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We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles
21 April 2026
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Science advice helping shape the health and social care workforce of the future
11 March 2026
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Rapid Technology Assessment: Advanced composites for climate adaptation
16 April 2026
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Relationships and Sex Education
29 January 2026
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Policy papers and consultations
Review of the code of practice for scientific advisory committees and councils
14 December 2021
Consultation outcome
Computer trading: tick size regulation
31 August 2012
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Government Office for Science organisation chart
5 January 2026
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Precautionary SAGE: UK preparedness for a potential Foot-and-Mouth (FMD) Disease Outbreak
9 September 2025
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Professor Dame Angela McLean
Government Chief Scientific Adviser
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