In Conversation with Professor Dame Angela McLean

  • October 9, 2024 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • The Royal Society and online

In this event, Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS will be in conversation with Rt Hon Lord (David) Willetts, Chair of the Foundation for Science and Technology. Professor McLean is the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, a role that she has held since April 2023. She is also Head of the Government Science and Engineering Profession.

Professor McLean and Lord Willetts will discuss a range of topics from the challenges of providing science advice, the role of the science and engineering in the civil service, working with ministers and civil servants and more. There will also be an extended period of questions from the floor.

Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS
Government Chief Scientific Advisor
The Rt Hon the Lord Willetts FRS
Chair, The Foundation for Science and Technology

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This discussion appeared in the FST journal below.

The Journal for The Foundation for Science and Technology with a guest editorial on the Future of National Infrastructure by Professor Jim Hall FREng. This edition covers Quantum Technologies- from research to reality, devolved S&T budgets with a focus on the Liverpool region, The Foundation Future Leaders 2024 Conference all about future proofing skills and careers, and a special Q&A session with Professor Dame Angela McLean.

Volume 23, Issue 10