P&SC Chair

George Freeman FRSA MP was elected as Chair of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee APPG on 30th July 2024.
George is a former Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, and Chair of the No10 Policy Board, 2016-17.
He has been the Member of Parliament for Mid-Norfolk since 2010.

George also serves as a member of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee, having been elected in November 2024.

P&SC Chair

George Freeman FRSA MP was elected as Chair of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee APPG on 30th July 2024.
George is a former Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, and Chair of the No10 Policy Board, 2016-17.
He has been the Member of Parliament for Mid-Norfolk since 2010.

George also serves as a member of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee, having been elected in November 2024.

Monday 13th October 2025, 5.20pm
‘‘Celebrating World Metrology Day’’
in partnership with the Institution of Chemical Engineers
The discussion meeting will be preceded by the P&SC Annual General Meeting at 5.00pm


Monday 17th November 2025, 5.15pm
‘‘Discussion Meeting’’
in partnership with the LGC Group


Tuesday 20th January 2026, 5.15pm
‘‘Celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’’
in partnership with the Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle University

The Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, founded in 1939, is a major focus for scientific and technological issues providing a liaison between Parliamentarians and scientific bodies, science-based industry and the academic world.

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Youth Voices Shape Future of UK’s Nuclear Waste Management

How do young people feel about the UK’s nuclear waste plans? A groundbreaking Youth Forum has brought fresh voices to the table, challenging assumptions and helping shape a safer, more inclusive approach to radioactive waste disposal.
September 19, 2025/by PSC

Cruising for Clues: Tracking Arctic Invasive Species with eDNA

Scientists aboard a research cruise in the Arctic are using cutting-edge eDNA technology to detect invasive species before they take hold. As shipping and tourism increase in the region, this early-warning approach could be vital for protecting fragile polar ecosystems
September 19, 2025/by PSC

A Decade of Discovery: Celebrating the Cambridge–AstraZeneca Life Sciences Partnership

AstraZeneca and the University of Cambridge celebrate a decade of collaboration, transforming scientific breakthroughs into real-world patient care. Their partnership showcases the power of academia-industry synergy in securing the UK's global leadership in life sciences.
August 3, 2025/by pscadmin

Championing Equity in STEM: Royal Society of Chemistry’s Inclusion and Diversity Fund

The Royal Society of Chemistry is funding grassroots and institutional efforts to make chemistry more inclusive. Their Inclusion and Diversity Fund offers up to £5,000 per project to support initiatives that dismantle barriers in STEM.
August 3, 2025/by pscadmin

Inspiring Futures: NWS Champions STEM Engagement for the Next Generation

Nuclear Waste Services is inspiring the next generation through nationwide STEM outreach—combining hands-on learning, career support, and professional mentorship to connect young people with opportunities in science, engineering, and nuclear sustainability.
July 25, 2025/by pscadmin

Science in Parliament Summer 2025

July 9, 2025/by pscadmin
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