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📢 New report "Quantum Technologies in Northern Ireland."
It maps where NI can lead in the globally in #quantum: quantum-secure comms, photonics & sensing, and applied quantum computing.
Read the full report ➡️bit.ly/QuantumReport
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🎙️ In the final episode of our mini-maths series, we spoke to Dr Vinesh Maguire Rajpaul, research and policy lead at the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences. He helped us to answer the big question: what has maths ever done for us?
Listen now: lnkd.in/e2_NCQtQ
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New podcast episode! 🎙️
In the second episode of our maths series, we chatted to Professor Catherine Hobbs about the future of maths in higher education (particularly at A-level).
Listen now: lnkd.in/edtGYSfa #FSTPodcasts
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💬 We're excited to announce a new series of lunchtime webinars from our 2026 cohort of Foundation Future Leaders! On Thurs 22nd Oct, we will explore what effective engagement between science and policy looks like in practice. Register for free: lnkd.in/eCZ5qcut #FSTEvents
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Devolution and devolving S&T funding is a hot topic and one we are pleased to be addressing at our next discussion event! Join us and our expert panel on Wed 7th October @royalsociety to explore what this might look like in practice. lnkd.in/eA7YbAk2 #FSTEvents
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New podcast episode!
Delighted to chat to Professor Jane Clarke, Professor of Molecular Biophysics @Cambridge_Uni and Chair of the Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education @royalsociety, about maths education in schools.
🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/eSuYWCrn
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The UK is known for its research excellence worldwide, but a growing debate questions how S&T funding is distributed and whether regions having more of a say could drive better growth. Join the discussion with our expert panel on Wed 7 Oct @royalsociety lnkd.in/eA7YbAk2
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📢 New Event | Join us on Wednesday 7th October @royalsociety to explore whether we can devolve more science and innovation spending.
Book your free in-person or online place here: lnkd.in/eA7YbAk2 #FSTEvents
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👟 Delighted to announce that Cally Walker, Programme Lead @spacegovuk (and a current Foundation Future Leader), will be running the 2027 London Marathon in aid of the FST. We cannot wait to cheer her on! Support Cally here: lnkd.in/exqDnRV4
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It was a pleasure to talk with @HHHotWheels, MRI Imaging Physicist @OfficialUoM, and Chair @nadsn_uk about pioneering work changing the face of disability in STEM.
🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/eaaBnVtP #FSTPodcast
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The Foundation's monthly events are made possible by our sponsors.
Are you or your organisation interested in sponsoring an FST event? Find out more here: lnkd.in/ehsxSbfs #FSTEvents
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New blog | Opening the floor to questions is an important part of every FST discussion. We know how much can be learnt from our expert panel. What can we learn from our audience?
🧾foundation.org.uk/Blog/2026/…
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'A coordinated approach is needed to deliver permanent change'. Turn back time to this FST Journal article by Dr Karen Salt exploring how to tackle racism in STEM. It was based on her talk at a 2022 FST discussion event.
📚 lnkd.in/eca5XGiY
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🐦⬛This year's heatwaves are a reminder that our planet is changing, and the impacts are far-reaching. Delighted to have the opportunity to chat to @RSPBScience @Natures_Voice about their new report on #ClimateChange and UK Birds.
Listen now: lnkd.in/eYiAyhkP #FSTPodcast
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🗓️ Save the dates! Our Autumn calendar of events will begin on Wednesday 7th October 2026 with an evening discussion @royalsociety. Another will follow on Wednesday 11th November @HarwellCampus — topics and speakers to be announced soon. lnkd.in/eeDQ3jQX
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🛰️ How can satellite technology help us solve some of the big issues on Earth? From climate change mitigation to cancer treatments, the possibilities are far-reaching. Listen again to our podcast episode on this and more: lnkd.in/eqRfBwus
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Delighted to chat to Hannah Russell, CEO @BritSciAssoc about the 2026 Public Attitudes to Science survey, representation in STEM, trust in science, what young people are saying, and more!
🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/etwsYPri #FSTpodcast
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In the interest of making our free, monthly discussion events more inclusive, we have a small fund to support access to in-person events for those with disabilities, childcare needs, or other financial needs. Find out more about The Silman Fund: lnkd.in/ehTmivkq #FSTEvents
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It was fantastic to chat to Dr Sameh ElBadry, Policy Projects Co-ordinator @senseaboutsci about evidence, how it is used in Parliament, and how Sense about Science gets the public involved.
🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/e5HbDncB
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New podcast episode out today! We chat to long-term policy advisor, CEO and investor, Saul Klein @cape about the UK's innovation ecosystem, his career and in particular, how he advises the government on supporting companies to scale up.
🎧 Listen here: lnkd.in/e-QTn29m
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