Science for Scotland: A strategic framework for science in Scotland
The Government Economic Strategy published by the Scottish Government in November 2007 defined the Purpose and confirmed plans to "develop a new science strategy for Scotland, outlining how science will underpin Scotland's success as a nation through:
- developing knowledge exchange between academia and business;
- increasing the flow of overseas investment into Scotland's R&D base; and
- developing the science base"
Work on the development of the strategic framework took account of:
- Prior formal engagement with stakeholders in Scotland
- Liaison with UK Government (Research Councils have a UK-wide remit)
- Parallel development of innovation policy as envisaged by the Government's Economic Strategy; and the aims and objectives of Skills for Scotland
- Relevant outputs from the Joint Future Thinking Taskforce on Universities
- Advice and guidance from the Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Anne Glover
- Informal ongoing dialogue with stakeholders
Science for Scotland was published on November 27, 2008. An associated background paper supporting Science for Scotland was also published.
Earlier science strategy work
The Scottish Executive published its first Science Strategy - A Science Strategy for Scotland - in August 2001. A progress report was produced in February 2006. A consultation on a Science and Innovation Strategy for Scotland was completed in January and a consultation report was published in September 2007.
A supply of and demand for science graduates in Scotland report was also compiled by the Scottish Executive together with the Scottish Funding Council and FutureSkills Scotland in order to help meet a commitment in the science strategy to examine the supply of scientists into the Scottish economy.
Enquiries
Contact Science-Strategy@scotland.gsi.gov.uk for further information.