STFC initial statement on Select Committee report
Thursday, May 1st, 2008The STFC have issued an initial response to the report.
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The STFC have issued an initial response to the report.
Prospect and TUC reaction to Select Committee report
Thursday, May 1st, 2008Scientists trade union, Prospect, have reacted to the publication of the select committee report. The TUC have also reacted, mentioning their view on he funding crisis as part of their report on science and the economy, "Hybris cars and shooting stars".
Parliamentary Debate on Daresbury
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008Mike Hall (Lab - Weaver Vale) initiated a debate in Parliament. Watch it here (1:30 into the stream). The transcript is here.
STFC advertises for Finance Director
Sunday, March 30th, 2008STFC is currently advertising for the post of Finance Director. Salary ~£90k! Must be able to ..."excel in diplomatic and shrewd negotiation, and in evaluating complex financial issues." ... like sorting out the mess the current leadership has got into!!!
Science Minister shows committment to Daresbury
Sunday, March 30th, 2008Under questioning from Mike Hall (Lab - Weaver Vale) and Helen Southworth (Lab - Warrington South), the Minister for Science, Ian Pearson, explained the Governments plans to develop Daresbury and highlighted the lab's leading role in the New Light Source project. He also stated that he would be visiting the ...
Gordon Brown states commitment to Daresbury in PMQ’s
Sunday, March 30th, 2008The Prime Minister has stated his commitment to Daresbury in answer to a question by Helen Southworth (Lab - Warrington South). But will STFC management show a similar commitment?
STFC launches New Light Source project - but refuses to name Daresbury as the site
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008Announcement of launch of NLS project. It is VITAL that Daresbury be named as the site where it is to be constructed. Daresbury is the only place that possesses the skills required and has proved itself many times over. Daresbury has the only synchrotron source in the world to have ...
International Scientists call for stability in ILC funding
Friday, March 7th, 2008ICFA statement calling for stability in ILC funding.
IUS Select Committee transcript released
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008Transcript from third IUS committee session held on 27 Feb 08 released
New anti-cancer therapy developed using SRS Daresbury Laboratory
Monday, March 3rd, 2008New anti-cancer therapy developed using SRS Daresbury Laboratory