Policy - Latest
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for laboratories and research facilities
Guidance for laboratories and research facilities, including those on university campuses, on safer working during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Environment, natural resources and agriculture research - draft strategy: consultation
Consultation on a draft strategy for the next cycle of research on the environment, natural resources and agriculture which starts in 2022.
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Cleaner Air for Scotland 2: consultation
Consultation on a draft new air quality strategy for Scotland, taking into account the recommendations arising from the independent review of the Cleaner Air for Scotland strategy.
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Cleaner Air for Scotland 2: business and regulatory impact assessment
Partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) for the draft new air quality strategy for Scotland.
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Island communities impact assessments: guidance - consultation
Our islands face particular challenges around distance, geography, connectivity and demography, so it is important that policy makers consider these properly. The consultation on the guidance will help ensure that islands receive fair treatment tailored to their unique circumstances.
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Boost for Scottish youth work
New fund to help education recovery from COVID-19.
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Cash boost for joint Scottish-Asian research
New Fund to focus on economic, social recovery from COVID-19.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): life sciences sector support
A report on how the life science sector in Scotland is supporting the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Funding boost for science centres
Extra £2m to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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£75 million boost for Scottish university research
One-off Government payment to help mitigate financial effects of COVID-19.
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Rapid coronavirus research
More than 50 Scottish studies to tackle virus and its impact.
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Help to tackle coronavirus
Laboratories providing scientific equipment and expertise.
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New expert group to study spread of COVID-19
Scottish panel of scientists established to provide extra analysis.
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Reducing inequity in STEM subjects
Inspiring people of all ages to upskill and tackle the global climate emergency.
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New aerospace facility for Prestwick
Innovative plant will manufacture Airbus components.
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Value of Scottish sea fishing increases
2018 landings amongst highest on record.
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Scottish sea fisheries statistics 2018
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Putting Scottish science and research on the world stage
Science leaders together for the first time at Ministerial summit.
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Putting Scottish science and research on the world stage
Science leaders together for the first time at Ministerial summit.
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Gross Expenditure on Research and Development 2017
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland
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EU exit: action plan for further and higher education
Our latest understanding of what Brexit would mean for Scotland's further and higher education sectors, and what we as a responsible government are doing to mitigate these risks.
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Science centre funding 2019-20
Total funding for Science Centres tops £10 million.
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STEM bursary: equality impact assessment 2019
Second equality impact assessment (EQIA) of STEM bursary summarises how decision makers balanced the aim of the bursary against the potential adverse impacts of the policy on groups with protected characteristics.
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STEM teacher education bursary: eligibility criteria
Details of the eligibility criteria for the STEM teacher education bursary.
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STEM Bursary applications open
Home Economics included for first time.
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STEM strategy for education and training: first annual report
Overview of progress in the first year of the five year STEM Strategy for Education and Training in Scotland.
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Leading the way in science
Major new report highlights global impact of Scottish research.
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Scottish economy continues to grow
Statistics show record business investment in research and development.
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Clean water for Indian primary school
Collaborative project delivers fresh water and sanitation for 206 pupils.
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Scotland's place in Europe: science and research
Our latest analysis of the implications for Scotland’s science and research if the UK exits the European Union.
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Investment in inshore fishing
£1.5 million to enhance vessel monitoring and reporting.
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New environmental Chief Scientific Adviser appointed
Professor Andrew Millar appointed.
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STEM bursary: equality impact assessment 2018
The EQIA summarises how decision makers balanced the aim of the STEM bursaries against the potential adverse impacts of the policy on groups with protected characteristics.
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Funding for science centres
£2.6 million for science centres as visitor numbers continue to grow.
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Funding for MND research
New research to mark the beginning of MND Awareness Week.
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Biotech support
FM announces £1.9m for ‘world-leading’ gene therapy research project.
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Impact of climate change on rivers
Project to protect wild Atlantic salmon.
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Gordon Aikman scholarship
Recipients of MND research fund announced.
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Budget sets out economic growth package
Economic expansion at centre of spending plans.
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Scotland’s Budget
Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.
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Making Scotland a STEM nation
STEM strategy published.
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Branching out to STEM
A new teacher bursary for career changers.
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Maths Week Scotland launched
Scotland-wide celebration of maths.
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Strategic Research Programme 2011-2016: highlights
Report highlighting environment and rural economy research outputs, and resulting impact, funded through the programme.
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Strategic Research Programme 2011-2016: economic impact
Assessment of the economic impacts generated by the Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division's research programme.
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Teacher recruitment campaign expanded
English and Home Economics subjects to be targeted.
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Science funding
Funding for science festivals and interactive exhibition.
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Concerns over the future of nuclear safety
Letter to UK Government on future relationship of UK with Euratom.
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Recycling for the future
Next steps on deposit return scheme.
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Strengthening deer management
Actions to improve practices and protect the environment.
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Protecting the marine environment
Monitoring of Marine Protected Areas.
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Scottish Public Sector Employment
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Climate change ambitions
New proposals to reduce emissions by 90%.
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Scottish Greenhouse Gas Emissions
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Strengthening wildlife law enforcement
International symposium on wildlife forensic science.
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Golden eagle deaths
Extra measures to protect Scotland’s birds of prey.
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Protection for living reef
Loch Carron flame shell beds designated as Marine Protected Area.
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Scottish investment fund opens in the US
$125m transatlantic health tech investment fund launches.
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Strength in research and development
Higher education research spend tops UK rankings.
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Bird of prey crime map
26% drop in recorded bird of prey offences during 2016.
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The way forward for STEM
New specialist group will shape Scottish Government strategy.
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Science, technology, engineering and mathematics: consultation on a strategy for education and training
An analysis of responses to the consultation on the draft science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) strategy.
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Floating wind farms to the fore
Pioneering technology to power almost 60,000 homes.
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Births, Deaths and other Vital Events
Preliminary figures for 2016 released.
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Strengthening academic links with Japan
Nagasaki University confirms intention to extend partnerships with Scotland.
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Teaching makes people
New recruitment campaign targets science, technology, engineering and maths.
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EU vital to NHS and social care services
Ministers examine impact on workforce and clinical research
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Brexit risk to research
State-of-the-art Aberdeen centre opening highlights EU benefits.
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Student numbers increase in Higher Education
Higher Education Minister welcomes HESA statistics.
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Top of the physics class
Science Minister meets winners of Higgs Prize for Physics.
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Funding for international clinical research
Malawi and Glasgow healthcare project addresses shared global challenges.
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Forth dimension
3D scans of Forth Bridges to power educational games and learning.
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Choose STEM
Science Minister highlights study choices.
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Choose STEM
Science Minister highlights study choices.
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RESAS strategic research: 2015 highlights
A report highlighting research funded though the Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services (RESAS) division.
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Branching out STEM delivery
Scottish Government sets out vision for the future of STEM.
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Science, technology, engineering and mathematics – consultation on a strategy for education and training
A consultation on a draft Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education and training strategy for Scotland.
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Branching out STEM delivery
Scottish Government sets out vision for the future of STEM.
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Investing in research
Scotland at forefront of global genomics initiative.
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STEMEC: report 2016
Final report of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Committee (STEMEC).
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Supporting Scotland's STEM education and culture: government response
Our response to the Science and Engineering Education Advisory Group (SEEAG)'s report entitled Supporting Scotland's STEM education and culture.