February 2017 E-Bulletin
CaSE responds to the appointment of new UKRI Chief Executive 
 
The Science Minister has announced the appointment of Sir Mark Walport as Chief Executive Designate of UK Research and Innovation UKRI. Sir Mark is currently serving as the Government Chief Scientific Adviser.

In the Autumn, CaSE held a roundtable meeting with the Chair of UKRI, Sir John Kingman, and CaSE members, to discuss the leadership and governance of UKRI.
Industrial Strategy
Subject to the passage of the Higher Education and Research Bill, UKRI will play a crucial role in the future of UK science and innovation, including the implementation of the Government's new Industrial Strategy.

Last month the Government published its Industrial Strategy green paper, setting out plans to boost productivity and secure the UK's future as a global, competitive nation. CaSE has welcomed the Government's comprehensive approach, using the UK's strengths in research and innovation and underpinning with measures to boost STEM skills.

CaSE has also responded to Labour's Industrial Strategy consultation.
CaSE Vacancy: Office Manager

CaSE is currently advertising for a full-time Office Manager.
The position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a big contribution to a small team.

The Manager will work directly to the Executive Director, handle office and finance administration, contact and diary management, support the filing of statutory returns, communications support and assist the Director with projects. 

Deadline for applicants is 12th March 2017. 
CaSE warns Prime Minister about damaging consequences of proposed Trump visa ban

CaSE has written to Theresa May highlighting the longstanding and mutually beneficial partnership between the UK and USA scientific communities and warn that those ties may be eroded by the President's executive order on immigration.
Represent CaSE at Voice of the Future  

Are you a CaSE member, under-35, and would like to have your voice heard in Parliament?   

This year's Voice of the Future event is being held in Parliament on 15th March 2017, organised by the Royal Society of Biology. Voice of the Future is a very special kind of Science Question Time where younger representatives from a wide range of science and engineering organisations will have the chance to put questions to leading figures in Parliament and Government.

If you would like to represent CaSE at the event, get in touch with us by Friday 17th February.  
Science, Research and Brexit

In January CaSE responded to the Prime Minister's speech, setting out further details on the Government's position towards Brexit. A section of the speech focused on looking to the future as 'one of the best places in the world for science and innovation'.
 

CaSE has also responded to the Home Affairs Committee inquiry on immigration, drawing on our member engagement following the EU referendum and extensive work over the last two years. 
Engaging with the Science and Engineering Community

Over the last month CaSE has held numerous one-on-one meetings with a range of organisations, including Digital Science, the Royal Statistical Society, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the United States Embassy, Japanese Embassy, Foreign Office, and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

CaSE has also taken part in round-table meetings and events on immigration, Brexit, the Higher Education and Research Bill, diversity in STEM, and research excellence.
Open consultations
 
Labour's Industrial Strategy
Labour Party
Deadline: 16th February 2017

The second Research Excellence Framework 
Higher Education Funding Council for England 
Deadline: 17th March 2017

Building our Industrial Strategy
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Deadline: 17th April 2017

Brexit and the Labour Market 
Economic Affairs Committee 
Ongoing

Closing the STEM skills gap inquiry 
Science and Technology Committee 
Ongoing

Research integrity inquiry 
Science and Technology Committee 
Ongoing

Immigration inquiry
Home affairs Committee 
Ongoing

Implications of the UK's exit from the European Union 
Home affairs Committee 
Ongoing
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