Research and Higher Education Policy
Recent developments in Government policy relating to higher education. Update on funding and the Research Excellcent Framework More details » (updated 03.02.12)
Environment and Society Forum Events
Two policy events have taken place in early 2012
Took place on 01 February 2012 (4.00-6.00pm) Committee Room 11, House of Commons, London
Parliamentary Seminar: The case for High Speed Rail: a regional, social and economic perspective
Joint event with Regional Studies Assocation and the Academy for Social Sciences (AcSS) and hosted/chaired by Louise Ellman MP, Chair of the Transport Select Committee.
Took place on 09 February 2012 (4.30-9.30pm)
Policy Seminar, Reception and Dinner Discussion: Navigating the ‘Perfect Storm’: the international challenge of food, water and energy security
Joint event with WWF-UK, Seminar chaired by the Government Chief Scientist, Sir Professor John Beddington. Keynote speech: Ivan Lewis MP, Shadow International Development Secretary
Consultations
New written consultation response to Parliament on Social Sciences and the Census plus Oral Evidence Consultations page » (updated 20.12.11)
Schools Policy
Recent developments in Government policy relating to the teaching of geography in schools, including the review of the National Curriculum and the English Baccalaureate More details » (updated 20.12.11)