Science policy

Science Advice & COVID-19: What Are We Learning?

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Science advice, Science education, Science policy

The first guest of the new series will be Dr. Rmi Quirion, Chief Scientist of Quebec, and their conversation will take place live on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. EDT (French) and 2:30 p.m. EDT (English).

Key Points: 
  • The first guest of the new series will be Dr. Rmi Quirion, Chief Scientist of Quebec, and their conversation will take place live on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. EDT (French) and 2:30 p.m. EDT (English).
  • The discussion, entitled "Science Advice & COVID-19: What are we learning?"
  • will focus on the role that scientific advice has played throughout the pandemic and how our evolving understanding of this virus has shaped our ability to deal with the pandemic environment.
  • Canadians are invited to submit their questions for either the Governor General or Dr. Quirion via one of the Governor General's social media platforms: Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @GGJuliePayette.

The First Annual G20 Data Scorecard Report Highlights the Research Performance of the World's Leading Economies

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Articles, Innovation economics, Economy, Knowledge, Design, Innovation, Product management, Economic growth, Science policy

The world's most prosperous economies are also among the most innovative and innovation is driven first and foremost by research.

Key Points: 
  • The world's most prosperous economies are also among the most innovative and innovation is driven first and foremost by research.
  • Research boosts economic growth and drives progress as the benefits of research are realized through economic, social and cultural outcomes.
  • The G20 is a group of 19 leading economies, with the EU as the additional 20th member.
  • The reports demonstrate the huge potential of research data to inform management issues in research assessment and research policy, and to accelerate development of the global research base.

The First Annual G20 Data Scorecard Report Highlights the Research Performance of the World's Leading Economies

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Articles, Innovation economics, Economy, Knowledge, Design, Innovation, Product management, Economic growth, Science policy

The world's most prosperous economies are also among the most innovative and innovation is driven first and foremost by research.

Key Points: 
  • The world's most prosperous economies are also among the most innovative and innovation is driven first and foremost by research.
  • Research boosts economic growth and drives progress as the benefits of research are realized through economic, social and cultural outcomes.
  • The G20 is a group of 19 leading economies, with the EU as the additional 20th member.
  • The reports demonstrate the huge potential of research data to inform management issues in research assessment and research policy, and to accelerate development of the global research base.

Elsevier Announces the International Center for the Study of Research

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Knowledge, Information science, Library science, Learning, Science policy, Scientometrics, Discipline, Bibliometrics, Evaluation, Science of team science, ICSR, Meta-Research Innovation Center at Stanford

The International Center for the Study of Research (ICSR) will work closely with the research community to review and develop the use of qualitative and quantitative metrics of research evaluation to create a more transparent and robust approach to research assessment.

Key Points: 
  • The International Center for the Study of Research (ICSR) will work closely with the research community to review and develop the use of qualitative and quantitative metrics of research evaluation to create a more transparent and robust approach to research assessment.
  • The Center will draw on the interconnected disciplines of research evaluation, bibliometrics and scientometrics, science of science, science and technology studies, and the science of team science.
  • "The evaluation of research has always been heavily-debated," said Dr. ric Archambault, newly-appointed Head of the ICSR and General Manager of 1science, Elsevier.
  • "The International Center for the Study of Research's aim is to facilitate coherence across these discussions and provide a progressive momentum and a critical examination of evaluation approaches and metrics.

Elsevier Announces the International Center for the Study of Research

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Knowledge, Information science, Library science, Learning, Science policy, Scientometrics, Discipline, Bibliometrics, Evaluation, Science of team science, ICSR, Meta-Research Innovation Center at Stanford

The International Center for the Study of Research (ICSR) will work closely with the research community to review and develop the use of qualitative and quantitative metrics of research evaluation to create a more transparent and robust approach to research assessment.

Key Points: 
  • The International Center for the Study of Research (ICSR) will work closely with the research community to review and develop the use of qualitative and quantitative metrics of research evaluation to create a more transparent and robust approach to research assessment.
  • The Center will draw on the interconnected disciplines of research evaluation, bibliometrics and scientometrics, science of science, science and technology studies, and the science of team science.
  • "The evaluation of research has always been heavily-debated," said Dr. ric Archambault, newly-appointed Head of the ICSR and General Manager of 1science, Elsevier.
  • "The International Center for the Study of Research's aim is to facilitate coherence across these discussions and provide a progressive momentum and a critical examination of evaluation approaches and metrics.

Balance and effectiveness of research and innovation spending examined

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Research, Economy, Science, University of Sussex, Research councils, Science Policy Research Unit, United Kingdom Research and Innovation, Science policy, Fraunhofer Society, Economic and Social Research Council

Science and Technology Committee explore issues including international comparisons of R&D spending and the regional distribution of investment

Key Points: 
  • The Science and Technology Committeeexplores issues including the context of the Governments commitment to reaching 2.4% of GDP being spent on R&D by 2027, and the creation of UKRI as an opportunity for planning how this can be achieved.
  • Professor Jakob Edler, Executive Director, Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research, Germany
    Dr Jos van den Broek, Senior Researcher, Rathenau Instituut, Netherlands
    Professor Paul Nightingale, Professor of Strategy, Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex, and (designate) Director of Strategy and Operations, ESRC
    Professor Joanna Chataway, Head of Department, Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy, University College London, and Deputy Director of Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex
    The Committee will also explore international comparisons of R&D spending, the regional distribution of investment, and how R&D can be aligned with social and economic goals.

Federal Government creates new positions to support continued scientific excellence

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Thursday, September 27, 2018
Chief Science Advisor, Science policy, Science and technology in Canada, Mona Nemer, Chief Scientific Adviser, Science advice, Government of Canada, Canada, Advice, National Science Advisor

OTTAWA, Sept. 27, 2018 /CNW/ -Fostering scientific excellence and strong, science-based decision making is a priority for the Government of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Sept. 27, 2018 /CNW/ -Fostering scientific excellence and strong, science-based decision making is a priority for the Government of Canada.
  • These new positions will further grow the network of science advisors across the federal government, which Canada's new Chief Science Advisor Dr. Mona Nemer identified as an important step in strengthening science advice within government.
  • Reporting directly to the Deputy Ministers, the Departmental Science Advisors will play an important role in supporting high quality scientific research within the federal departments and will help make government science available to Canadians.
  • This in turn will help build trust that decisions and investments are made on the best scientific advice available.