Are you an international scientist working in the UK? Is there an impact on policies about international mobility of researchers? Do you consider your research to be innovative? Would you like to learn more about the policy behind innovative research?

In our last lecture of the term, ‘How do you shape policy for science, scientist?’, our speakers will cover current topics discussed in the policy-making for science, from researchers’ mobility to innovative research.

Some of the guest speakers are:
Dr Catherine Lichten – Senior Analyst, RAND Europe

When she worked at the Research Fortnight and Research Europe she covered topics about mobility and diversity, research infrastructure, and responsible innovation.


Dr Steven Wooding – Lead for Research and Analysis, Cambridge Science and Policy (CSaP)

He has worked at RAND Europe as Director of Innovation and Technology, and Senior Research Leader in Innovation, Health and Science. He has also co-directed a research unit for the Department of Health examining the science of science. Steven has held grants from, and worked for, many research funding organisations from across the world including USA, Canada, Denmark, Australia and Holland.