MP-Scientist pairing scheme works for Mark
Dr Clare, a Computer Science lecturer at the University, was on hand throughout the day to explain and demonstrate the University’s cutting edge research and its applications.
Mark Williams also joined Dr Clare in giving a lecture to the students about the many roles of science and technology in Westminster, and how it's important that scientists make their expertise available to help policy makers.
Having already spent a week in the Houses of Parliament as part of the scheme, this provided Dr Clare with a valuable insight into how science policy is formed and the working life of an MP.
Dr Clare explained “Learning about the processes involved in policy making at Westminster was an illuminating experience for me as a scientist. MPs in Parliament continuously deal with difficult questions on a huge range of topics and they need good quality information to help them do this. I was also particularly impressed by the openness of the Houses of Parliament to the public by allowing access to debates, reports and meetings.”
Mark Williams MP added “This day has provided me with a wonderful opportunity to appreciate and understand the exciting work that is taking place at the University and the important role that science and scientists play.”
The Royal Society’s MP-Scientist pairing scheme aims to build bridges between parliamentarians and some of the best scientists in the UK. It is an opportunity for MPs to become better informed about science issues and for scientist to understand how they can influence science policy. Over 180 pairs of scientists and MPs have taken part in the scheme since it was launched in 2001.
The Royal Society
The Royal Society is the UKs national academy of science. Founded in 1660, the Society has three roles, as a provider of independent scientific advice, as a learned Society and as a funding agency. Their expertise is embodied in the Fellowship, which is made up of the finest scientists from the UK and beyond. For further information, visit www.royalsociety.org
Aberystwyth University
Established in 1872, Aberystwyth (www.aber.ac.uk) is a leading teaching and research university and was awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2009. The 2011 National Student Survey placed Aberystwyth in joint 4th for student satisfaction in the UK amongst public residential universities and first in Wales. Aberystwyth University is a registered charity. No 1145141.
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Computer Science Department
The Department of Computer Science at Aberystwyth is long established and continues to be at the forefront of research into computer-related technologies of all kinds. There are currently 60 teaching, research and support staff in the Department and about 400 undergraduate students. Together, they carry out important research and development in all the major areas of Computer Science including: robotics, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, image processing, internet communications and software engineering.
The Royal Society is the UKs national academy of science. Founded in 1660, the Society has three roles, as a provider of independent scientific advice, as a learned Society and as a funding agency. Their expertise is embodied in the Fellowship, which is made up of the finest scientists from the UK and beyond. For further information, visit www.royalsociety.org
Aberystwyth University
Established in 1872, Aberystwyth (www.aber.ac.uk) is a leading teaching and research university and was awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2009. The 2011 National Student Survey placed Aberystwyth in joint 4th for student satisfaction in the UK amongst public residential universities and first in Wales. Aberystwyth University is a registered charity. No 1145141.
Looking for an expert? Try the new Aberystwyth University Directory of Expertise http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/expertise/
Computer Science Department
The Department of Computer Science at Aberystwyth is long established and continues to be at the forefront of research into computer-related technologies of all kinds. There are currently 60 teaching, research and support staff in the Department and about 400 undergraduate students. Together, they carry out important research and development in all the major areas of Computer Science including: robotics, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, image processing, internet communications and software engineering.
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