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Scientists for Labour
Apr 15, 20201 min
Open Letter - Shadow Science Minister
Scientists for Labour have published an open letter to the newly elected Leader and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, calling on them to...
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Daniel A. Villar
Mar 24, 20205 min
Why I Strike: The UCU Strike and the Future of Science in the UK
As I write these words, the largest strike in UK higher education history is nearing its end. The UCU strike has mobilised tens of...
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Scientists for Labour
Oct 20, 20191 min
SfL Conference Report 2019
On the first day of Conference delegates had to vote on the priorities ballot, I voted for those a) which were close to our campaigning...
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Judith Skiming
Sep 2, 20193 min
Are we finally closing the gender gap in the A-level Sciences?
It was reported this summer that the number of female students taking exams in A-level sciences overtook males for the first time ever....
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Scientists for Labour
Aug 21, 20192 min
Statement on PM's Immigration Plan for Scientists
Scientists for Labour welcomes the prime minister’s recent announcement to improve the immigration system, to better facilitate the free...
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Scientists for Labour
Apr 17, 20192 min
2019 AGM Minutes
Scientists for Labour Annual General Meeting 9th April 2019 1. Welcome and apologies EC members present: Joseph Buckley, Adam Thompson,...
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Judith Skiming
Feb 21, 20194 min
When it comes to GCSE Science, let’s not make the Best the enemy of the Good.
It’s 2019, and shamefully, there still remains a shortage of young people who are leaving school sufficiently qualified in STEM subjects....
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Scientists for Labour
Jan 6, 20192 min
New Year's Address - SfL Chair
2018 was surely a year like no other before it in politics. We started it with hopes that a sensible Brexit deal might deliver for the...
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Scientists for Labour
Aug 8, 20181 min
Statement on the Death of Stephen Hawking
Scientists for Labour noted with great sadness the passing of Professor Stephen Hawking earlier this week. Professor Hawking was not only...
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Judith Skiming
Aug 8, 20184 min
Science Teaching
Secondary science teaching is still very much in the grip of the Govian revolution. Even though Michael Gove has been out of the...
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Chris Magee
Aug 8, 20186 min
Poor Understanding = Poor Policy. Getting it Right on Animal Research
In my younger days I was torn between policy and science, since I had the grades and enthusiasm for both, but the system is such that one...
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Scientists for Labour
Aug 7, 20181 min
Welcome to Our New Blog!
Welcome to the shiny new blog of Scientists for Labour. Here we will be posting both guest contributions from our members, and official...
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