Archive for May, 2008

Should the golden triangle get all the research cash? - Guardian

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Scientists in the north-west are angry at losing out on funding to southern universities. Article in The Guardian

Massive press reaction to damning report

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Science cuts 'hit UK reputation' in BBC Science News, including `There is a recognition that some things could have been done differently and that the programme could have been communicated differently to the scientific community. I think the issue now is actually moving on from ...

STFC initial statement on Select Committee report

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

The STFC have issued an initial response to the report.

Prospect and TUC reaction to Select Committee report

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Scientists 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".

Select Committee Report released

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

And it's pretty damning. Peruse a copy in browseable html or PDF format. The oral and written evidence can be found in PDF here. The committee have also issued a press release (link courtesy particle physics campaign).