EVENTS

Lecture (Science, Innovation and International Development) and Christmas Reception

• 2012
• Lecture

The annual lecture was delivered by Professor Chris Whitty on "Science and development in Africa. The greatest challenge to science and technological innovation of our generation?". At the reception Professor Cyrille van Effenterre, from the French Embassy spoke on behalf of Geneviève Fioraso, Secretary of State for Higher Education and Research.

The contribution of mid-sized companies to growth of the economy

• 2012
• Discussion

The Foundation visited the University of Manchester on 26th November to debate the contribution of mid-sized companies to growth in the economy.

Delivering the industrial strategy - how can government promote growth?

• 2012
• Dinner, Discussion

An excellent debate led by Sir John Parker GBE FREng, Professor Alan Hughes and the Rt Hon David Willetts MP was held on 14th November on the Government's new industrial strategy.

Energy policy: selecting the right options for future electricity supply

• 2012
• Dinner, Discussion

The Energy Minister, John Hayes MP, debated the future options for electricity supply in the UK with Dr Andrew Spurr, MD, Nuclear Generation at EDF Energy, Dr John Loughhead, Executive Director, UK Energy Research Centre and Dr Paul Golby former Chairman and Chief Executive of E.ON UK

What are the best ways to promote a culture of enterprise and innovation in Scotland?

• 2012
• Dinner, Discussion

The Foundation hosted a round-table discussion and evening debate on the question of "What are the best ways to promote a culture of enterprise and innovation in Scotland?". Ian Ritchie, Professor Peter Downes and Phil Smith open the debate.

An ageing population: meeting the challenge of caring for the rising number of dementia patients

• 2012
• Dinner, Discussion

The Foundation hosted a debate on the challenge of caring for the rising number of patients with dementia and the strain on healt and social services, care home provision and on families

The future strategy for the management of mental health in the UK

• 2012
• Dinner, Discussion

Lord Layard, Professor Simon Wessely and Sir Bruce Keogh debated the provisions of mental health services in the UK.

The impact of the use of social media on society and democracy

• 2012
• Dinner, Discussion

Making science work

• 2012
• Dinner, Discussion

Sir Paul Nurse lectured on the theme of "making science work". David Eyton from BP, Dr Andy Richards, a serial investor in biotech companies and Professor Rick Rylance, Chairman of the Committee of Chief Executives of the Research Councils responded.

Achieving food security in the face of climate change – the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) Commission Report

• 2012
• Dinner, Discussion

Achieving food security in the face of climate change – the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) Commission Report held on 23rd May, 2012