The Royal Society

is the independent scientific academy of the UK and the Commonwealth dedicated to promoting excellence in science.

The Society plays an influential role in national and international science policy and supports developments in science engineering and technology in a wide range of ways.

International information sharing needed to prevent nuclear threats
6 Mar 2008

Information about the characteristics of nuclear and other radioactive materials stored and used by countries needs to be shared globally to combat the illicit trafficking of nuclear materials and nuclear terrorism, says a report published by the Royal Society today (Thursday 6 March 2008).

Celebrate World Book Day! Blog and win!
6 Mar 2008

World Book Day in the UK and Ireland is celebrated on 6 March 2008 - promoting the enjoyment of books and reading across the UK. How are you going to celebrate it? Blog about popular science books, and you could win science books!

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Industry Fellowship Scheme

The Industry Fellowship Scheme encourages scientists in academia and industry to conduct research in the other sector. Next deadline: 13 March 2008. Click here to find out more.

HEFCE consultation on research assessment post-2008

The Royal Society’s submission to the Higher Education Funding Council for England’s consultation on research assessment post-2008.

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Picture of the month

During March we feature Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space, and Kathleen Lonsdale

Royal Society Charter Book Signatures 1660 - 2007

Order the fifth facsimile edition of the Royal Society Charter Book, a faithful reproduction of each one of the pages that were signed between 1663 and 2007 together with the first pages of the Society’s Journal Book bearing the signatures of the founders of the Society in 1660.
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Science and Media Training Courses

The Royal Society recognises the increasing importance of providing training to all scientists to ensure they are equipped with the skills needed to communicate with a variety of audiences, whether it be students and scientists from other disciplines, or the media and mass public.