Select committee: Scottish Affairs Committee
Science and Scotland
Closed
Opened 15 Jun 2023
Closed 24 May 2024
Scottish Affairs Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
The Committee will be inquiring into Scotland’s impact on scientific research, and its global reputation in the scientific community. We want to hear about the opportunities and challenges faced by Scotland’s scientific community, as well as research funding opportunities for universities and businesses in Scotland. The focus will be: the international influence Scottish scientific research and development has had in the last 10 years; the steps which the UK Government and private sector should take to support research and development in Scotland. Read the call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry. Following the announcement that a General Election will be held on 4 July, Select Committees will be unable to meet from 24 May and will cease to exist from 30 May until after the General Election. This work has therefore closed.
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 15 June 2023.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 5 oral evidence sessionsLatest 4 March 2024
- 18 witnesses
Recent activity
- Letter to Alister Jack MP and Andrew Griffith MP – regarding conclusion of Science and Scotland inquiry, dated 24 May 2424 May 2024, Correspondence
- Correspondence with Dame Jessica Corner FMedSci, MAE, RN, Executive Chair for Research England, part of UK Research and Innovation on the Strength in Places Fund, dated 8 and 16 May 202420 May 2024, Correspondence
- Letter from Dame Jessica Corner FMedSci, MAE, RN, Executive Chair for Research England, part of UK Research and Innovation on follow-up from evidence session on Science and Scotland on 4 March 2024, dated 20 March15 April 2024, Correspondence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
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| 4 Mar 2024 |
Oral evidence session
Helen Cross · Scottish Funding Council,
Professor Dame Jessica Corner · UK Research and Innovation
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| 26 Feb 2024 |
Oral evidence session
Alexander Ademokun · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology,
Andrew Griffith MP · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology,
Graeme Dey MSP · Scottish Government,
John Lamont MP · Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland,
Laurence Rockey · Scotland Office,
Professor Julie Fitzpatrick OBE FRSE · Scottish Government
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| 15 Jan 2024 |
Oral evidence session
Helen Cross · Scottish Funding Council,
Professor Dame Jessica Corner · UK Research and Innovation
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| 20 Nov 2023 |
Oral evidence session
Professor Alasdair Nisbet · Moredun Research Institute,
Professor Chris Pearce · University of Glasgow,
Professor Deb Roberts · James Hutton Institute,
Professor Kim Graham · The University of Edinburgh,
Professor Lisanne Gibson · University of Dundee,
Professor Nicholas J P Owens · Scottish Association of Marine Sciences,
Professor Tom Brown · University of St Andrews
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| 23 Oct 2023 |
Oral evidence session
Dr Mette High · Alliances for Research Challenges,
Professor Christina Boswell · Universities Scotland,
Professor Julie Fitzpatrick OBE FRSE · Scottish Government,
Professor Maggie Gill · Scottish Science Advisory Council
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
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| Helen Cross · Director of Research & Innovation | Scottish Funding Council | 2 |
| Professor Dame Jessica Corner · Executive Chair, Research England | UK Research and Innovation | 2 |
| Professor Julie Fitzpatrick OBE FRSE · Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland | Scottish Government | 2 |
| Alexander Ademokun · Deputy Director - Place, Impact and Research | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 1 |
| Andrew Griffith MP · Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 1 |
| Dr Mette High · representing | Alliances for Research Challenges | 1 |
| Graeme Dey MSP · Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Minister for Veterans | Scottish Government | 1 |
| John Lamont MP · Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State | Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland | 1 |
| Laurence Rockey · Director | Scotland Office | 1 |
| Professor Alasdair Nisbet · Deputy Director | Moredun Research Institute | 1 |
| Professor Chris Pearce · Vice Principal for Research and Knowledge Exchange | University of Glasgow | 1 |
| Professor Christina Boswell · representing | Universities Scotland | 1 |
| Professor Deb Roberts · Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Science | James Hutton Institute | 1 |
| Professor Kim Graham · Provost | The University of Edinburgh | 1 |
| Professor Lisanne Gibson · Vice-Principal (Research) | University of Dundee | 1 |
| Professor Maggie Gill · Chair | Scottish Science Advisory Council | 1 |
| Professor Nicholas J P Owens · Executive Director | Scottish Association of Marine Sciences | 1 |
| Professor Tom Brown · Vice-Principal (Research, Collections and Innovation) | University of St Andrews | 1 |
Correspondence
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