tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Government Office for Science (GO-Science) 2026-05-27T12:49:02+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/celebrating-60-years-of-putting-excellent-science-advice-at-the-heart-of-decision-making 2026-05-27T12:49:02+01:00 Celebrating 60 years of putting excellent science advice at the heart of decision making Learn about the fascinating history of the role of the UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser as we mark 60 years of scientific excellence with an anniversary publication and thoughts from GCSAs past and present. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/were-hiring-looking-for-scientific-experts-for-high-profile-roles 2026-05-12T09:56:55+01:00 We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles Opportunities for scientific experts to join the government and put science advice at the heart of decision making. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-strategy-sets-out-future-of-science-and-engineering-capability-across-government 2026-04-27T09:30:02+01:00 New strategy sets out future of science and engineering capability across government A new strategy published today sets out how science and engineering expertise will continue to support decision making across government. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/science-advice-helping-shape-the-health-and-social-care-workforce-of-the-future 2026-03-11T09:30:03+00:00 Science advice helping shape the health and social care workforce of the future How science advice helped shape new research priorities, funding and pandemic preparedness for the future health and social care workforce. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/slowing-huntingtons-disease-how-science-advice-enabled-a-breakthrough-treatment 2026-03-05T12:00:01+00:00 Slowing Huntington’s disease: how science advice enabled a breakthrough treatment A coordinated research effort shows how science advice and shared infrastructure can help turn new ideas into meaningful progress for people and communities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/science-led-collaboration-against-deepfakes 2026-02-19T09:30:04+00:00 Science-led collaboration against deepfakes How the UK is leading the global fight against deepfake threats. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/social-science-for-national-resilience 2026-02-10T09:30:01+00:00 Social science for national resilience How social and behavioural science shaped guidance to support vulnerable people during emergencies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/professor-sue-lanham-new-department-of-health-and-social-care 2026-02-03T17:11:04+00:00 Professor Sue Lanham-New – Department of Health and Social Care As a member of a Science Advisory Committee (SAC) in DHSC, Sue Lanham-New has had lasting impact on public health through her advice and recommendations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/dr-thanuja-galhena-from-materials-science-to-uk-policy-impact 2026-02-03T17:10:41+00:00 Dr Thanuja Galhena – from materials science to UK policy impact A scientist‑to‑civil‑service journey: Thanuja Galhena applies her advanced materials expertise to drive investment, build supply chains and help shape policy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/dr-fahad-ahmed-food-standards-agency 2026-02-03T17:09:51+00:00 Dr Fahad Ahmed – Food Standards Agency As an associate member of a Science Advisory Committee (SAC), Dr Fahad Ahmed contributes to national policy discussions early in his career. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/building-knowledge-in-blockchain-technology-across-government 2026-02-03T09:30:10+00:00 Building knowledge in blockchain technology across government Science advice to help explore blockchain technology's potential, building understanding and identifying the challenges of applying it to public services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/science-helping-to-catch-offenders-and-improve-efficiency 2026-01-29T09:15:02+00:00 Science helping to catch offenders and improve efficiency How evidence‑based innovation enabled faster case handling and strengthened the pursuit of justice. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/how-science-advice-protects-uk-homes 2026-01-22T09:30:01+00:00 How science advice protects UK homes OPSS scientists identified fire risks in tumble dryers and secured improved repairs, leading to a national programme to fix or replace affected machines. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/how-expert-advice-inspired-the-national-centre-for-data-science 2026-01-15T00:00:00+00:00 How expert advice inspired the national centre for data science Discover how a letter from the Council for Science and Technology led to the setting up of the Alan Turing Institute, helping Britain become a world leader in understanding and using data. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/science-supporting-cleaner-waste-incineration 2026-01-06T09:30:02+00:00 Science supporting cleaner waste incineration Find out how science has helped measure CO₂ from waste to support Net Zero policy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/science-advice-driving-innovation-uk-financial-technology 2025-12-18T09:15:03+00:00 Science advice driving innovation: UK financial technology Learn how advice from the Government Chief Scientific Adviser helped launch the world’s first financial regulatory sandbox. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/celebrating-excellent-science-advice-at-the-heart-of-decision-making 2025-12-12T14:56:59+00:00 Celebrating excellent science advice at the heart of decision making The Government Office for Science is highlighting the contribution of science to policymaking with a multimedia showcase. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/science-helping-to-deliver-justice-for-victims-of-domestic-violence 2025-12-10T10:00:04+00:00 Science helping to deliver justice for victims of domestic violence Find out how Kent Police used science and technology to cut down wait times. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/futures-toolkit-tools-for-strategic-futures-for-policymakers-and-analysts 2025-12-04T10:00:06+00:00 Futures Toolkit: tools for strategic futures for policymakers and analysts The Futures Toolkit provides a set of tools to help you develop policies and strategies that are robust in the face of an uncertain future.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/multi-million-pound-backing-for-cutting-edge-projects-by-uk-scientists-and-innovators 2025-11-18T09:00:06+00:00 Multi-million pound backing for cutting edge projects by UK scientists and innovators New government funding will help make the boldest ideas in UK life sciences a reality.