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Is public science a public good? - A debate on the future of university science
- Hosted by:
- Ian Gibson MP and Phil Willis MP, with the support of the Institute of Physics
- Speaker:
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Philip Moriarty, Professor of Physics, University of Nottingham
Ben Goldacre, writer of the Guardian's Bad Science column
Terence Kealey, Vice Chancellor, University of Buckingham
John Pethica, Chief Scientist, National Physical Laboratory
Phil Willis, Chair, Innovation, Universities and Skills
Ian Gibson, Member, Innovation, Universities and Skills
Jack Stilgoe, Demos
- Starts:
- May 15, 2008 at 04:00 pm
- Ends:
- May 15, 2008 at 06:00 pm
- Location:
- Portcullis House, , Bridge Street, London, SW1A 2LW United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
Should we be worried about companies funding university science? Does it boost innovation or poison science and blacken our ivory towers? Should science aim to change the world or fuel the economy? Join us for a debate on the future of science in universities.
This event is hosted by Ian Gibson MP and Phil Willis MP, with the support of the Institute of Physics.
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- Yes
Additional information
Spaces are limited. RSVP to science@demos.co.uk
For more information
- Contact person:
- Demos
- Email:
- science [ at ] demos.co.uk
- Website:
- Is public science a public good? - A debate on the future of university science
