Science Council President announced
21 Sep 2016 by Evoluted New Media
Vice Chancellor at the University of Sheffield, Professor Keith Burnett FRS, has been announced as the new President of the Science Council.
Vice Chancellor at the University of Sheffield, Professor Keith Burnett FRS, has been announced as the new President of the Science Council.
The physicist also serves on the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council for Science and Technology and is a member of the Council of the Royal Society. The Science Council brings together scientists from industry and academia while representing scientific technicians and science teachers.
Professor Burnett said: “The Science Council has been doing truly excellent work in raising the profile of Science technicians as a skilled and integral part of the science workforce – within both academia and industry. This is a subject which is of enormous personal importance to me, and I am confident that raising the status and profile of UK Science through the work of the Council and partnerships with government and other bodies will be crucial if the country is to continue to be a world-leader in this area and to reap the many benefits for citizens here and across the world.”
Professor Burnett wants to place greater emphasis on Science as a profession as well as increased confidence by the public in addressing environmental, economic and social challenges. He said: “The UK and the whole world faces huge challenges affecting the future of humanity, and scientists are at the forefront of finding solutions.”
The Science Council is a membership organisation for professional bodies and societies across the disciplines of science. They are also running a campaign Technicians Make it Happen, which we are supporting. More information can be found here.
