GO-Science contribution to DIUS Draft Response
Council for Science and Technology
The Council for Science and Technology (CST) is the Prime Minister’s top-level independent advisory body on strategic science and technology policy issues; reporting to the Prime Minister and Government. Council members are senior individuals drawn from the fields of science, engineering, academia and technology, and are appointed by the Prime Minister. Although DIUS provides the Secretariat for the CST, the Council does not report to DIUS. The CST meets on a quarterly basis.
Below is information about when CST has met since 2007, a list of attendees for each meeting, and the topics that were discussed. Please look at the CST website at - http://www2.cst.gov.uk which holds information about CST’s terms of reference, membership details and reports that it has published.
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2007
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5/6 March
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Chaired by Professor Janet Finch and Sir David King. CST members present – Professor Sir John Beringer, Professor Geoffrey Boulton, Professor Alan Gilbert, Professor Wendy Hall, Dr Hermann Hauser, Professor Alan Hughes, Dr Sue Ion, Sir Paul Nurse, Dr Raj Rajagopal, Dr Philip Ruffles and Dr Mark Walport.
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Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies: A Review of Government’s Progress on its Policy Commitments’; Corporate Venturing; Research base positioning; ‘Strategic Decision Making for Technology Policy’ Report;
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13/14 June
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Chaired by Professor Janet Finch and Sir David King. CST members present – Professor John Beringer, Professor Geoffrey Boulton, Professor Peter Davies, Professor Alan Gilbert, Dr Hermann Hauser, Professor Alan Hughes, Dr Sue Ion, Sir Keith Peters, Dr Raj Rajagopal, Professor Michael Sterling and Professor Kathy Sykes.
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‘Strategic Decision Making for Technology Policy’ Report; Plastic Electronics, Multi-disciplinary research, Research Evaluation Framework.
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17/18 September
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Chaired by Professor Janet Finch and Sir David King. CST members present – Professor Sir John Beringer, Professor Geoffrey Boulton, Professor Peter Davies, Professor Alan Gilbert, Professor Wendy Hall, Dr Sue Ion, Sir Keith Peters, Dr Raj Rajagopal, Dr Philip Ruffles, Professor Michael Sterling, Professor Kathy Sykes and Dr Mark Walport.
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CST meeting held in Cardiff. Discussions focused on Wales as a science-led economy and promoting science and technology in Wales.
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12/13 December
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Chaired by Professor Janet Finch and Sir David King. CST members present - Professor Sir John Beringer, Professor Geoffrey Boulton, Professor Peter Davies, Professor Alan Gilbert, Professor Wendy Hall, Professor Alan Hughes, Dr Sue Ion, Sir Paul Nurse, Sir Keith Peters, Dr Raj Rajagopal, Dr Philip Ruffles, Professor Kathy Sykes and Dr Mark Walport
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Corporate Venturing; arts and humanities in relation to science and technology; ‘Improving innovation in the water industry: 21st century challenges and opportunities’; feedback on the consultation on the Research Excellence Framework,
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2008
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17/18 March
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Chaired by Professor John Beddington and Professor Janet Finch. CST members present -
Professor John Beringer, Professor Geoffrey Boulton, Professor Peter Davies, Professor Wendy Hall, Dr Hermann Hauser, Professor Alan Hughes, Dr Sue Ion, Sir Paul Nurse, Sir Keith Peters, Dr Raj Rajagopal, Dr Philip Ruffles, Professor Michael Sterling, Professor Kathy Sykes and Dr Mark Walport.
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Updates on current projects – ‘Improving innovation in the water industry: 21st century challenges and opportunities’; Corporate Venturing, Cross disciplinary research, ‘Health Impacts – A Strategy across Government’ Report ; Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies: A Review of Government’s Progress on its Policy Commitments’.
Other agenda items were:
Concordat to support the career development of researchers ‘Pathways to the future: the early career of researchers in the UK’ report;
The CST’s report ‘Policy through Dialogue’.
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18/19 June
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Chaired by Professor John Beddington and Professor Janet Finch. CST members present - Professor John Beringer, Professor Geoffrey Boulton, Professor Peter Davies, Professor Alan Gilbert, Professor Wendy Hall, Dr Hermann Hauser, Professor Alan Hughes, Dr Sue Ion, Sir Keith Peters, Dr Raj Rajagopal, Dr Philip Ruffles, Professor Michael Sterling and Professor Kathy Sykes.
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Updates on current projects –
Nanotechnology, ‘Better use of personal information: opportunities and risks’ Report; ‘Strategic Decision Making for Technology Policy’ Report; ‘Pathways to the future: the early career of researchers in the UK’ Report.
Other agenda items were: CST report ‘How academia and government can work together’; ‘Policy through Dialogue’; ‘Improving innovation in the water industry: 21st century challenges and opportunities’; Corporate Venturing, CST future agenda.
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15/16 September
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Chaired by Professor John Beddington and Professor Janet Finch. CST members present - Professor John Beringer, Professor Geoffrey Boulton, Professor Peter Davies, Professor Alan Gilbert, Professor Wendy Hall, Dr Hermann Hauser, Professor Alan Hughes, Dr Sue Ion, Sir Paul Nurse, Dr Raj Rajagopal, Dr Philip Ruffles, Professor Michael Stirling, Professor Kathy Sykes and Dr Mark Walport.
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In-year review; updates on the Corporate Venturing project, ‘How academia and government can work together’; ‘Improving innovation in the water industry: 21st century challenges and opportunities’; ‘Policy through Dialogue’ ; Science and Society consultation document.
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2008 continued
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10/11 December
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Chaired by Professor John Beddington and Professor Janet Finch. CST members present – Professor John Beringer, Professor Geoffrey Boulton, Professor Peter Davies, Professor Alan Gilbert, Professor Wendy Hall, Dr Hermaan Hauser, Professor Alan Hughes, Dr Sue Ion, Sir Paul Nurse, Dr Raj Rajagopal, Dr Philip Ruffles, Professor Kathy Sykes, Dr Mark Walport,
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Meeting with the Prime Minister; Future CST projects
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2009
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30th January
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Chaired by Professor John Beddington and Professor Janet Finch. CST members present – Professor Geoffrey Boulton, Professor Peter Davies, Professor Alan Gilbert, Professor Dame Wendy Hall, Professor Alan Hughes, Dr Sue Ion, Dr Philip Ruffles, Professor Michael Sterling, Professor Kathy Sykes, Sir Mark Walport,
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The launch of the ‘How academia and government can work together’. Professor Finch’s appearance before the Innovation, Universities and Skills Select Committee.
Updates on the ‘Improving innovation in the water industry: 21st century challenges and opportunities’; Corporate Venturing, future CST projects, and the project on national infrastructure.
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2/3 March
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Chaired by Professor John Beddington and Professor Janet Finch. CST members present – Professor Geoffrey Boulton, Professor Peter Davies, Professor Alan Gilbert, Professor Dame Wendy Hall, Dr Hermaan Hauser, Professor Alan Hughes, Dr Sue Ion, Sir Paul Nurse, Sir Keith Peters, Dr Raj Rajagopal, Dr Philip Ruffles, Professor Michael Sterling, Professor Kathy Sykes, Sir Mark Walport,
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Updates on - the launch of the ‘How academia and government can work together’ ; the IUSS Select Committee Inquiry, the DoH workshop on health impacts, progress on the infrastructure project, CST’s communications strategy, Prioritisation and Economic Stimulus, and Future CST projects.
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Steering Panels (Ad Hoc Groups) from Science Reviews since 2007
FOI request for Scientific Advisory Councils and committees, or ad hoc groups, convened or consulted for scientific advice, since 2007.
For each of these could you please provide details of;
when they met,
who was present, and
the topic of discussion.
Following discussion with Cabinet Office at the outset of the Science Review process it was agreed that the Steering Panels should be considered ‘ad hoc groups’. The following information shows the membership and meeting dates of the relevant Science Review Steering Panels convened during and since 2007. In each case the topics of discussion will have been progress with the review and specific issues raised in the course of the review of the way in which science is managed and used.
Home Office / Ministry of Justice Steering Panel
Professor Nigel Allinson, University of Sheffield
Professor Sheila Bird, Cambridge University
Professor Brian Collins, Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Transport
Professor Adam Crawford, University of Leeds
Professor David Delpy, Chief Executive Officer, EPSRC
Professor Peter Fielden, University of Manchester
Professor Jim Fraser, University of Strathclyde
Professor Leslie Iversen, University of Oxford
Professor Ken Pease, Loughborough University
Professor Stephen Pudney, University of Essex
Ms Ann Singleton, University of Bristol
Steering Panel Dates: 22 March 2007, 23 July 2007, 7 November 2007
Department of Health Steering Panel
Professor Deborah Ashby, University of London
Professor Martin Bobrow, University of Cambridge
Professor Ray Fitzpatrick, Nuffield College, Oxford
Professor Nigel Gilbert, University of Surrey
Dame Deirdre Hine, Chair of BUPA Foundation, Non-Executive of Welsh Water
Professor Les Iverson, University of Oxford
Professor Julian Le Grand, London School of Economics
Professor Tom Meade, London School of Tropical Hygiene and Medicine
Professor Nancy Rothwell, University of Manchester
Steering Panel Dates: 13 November 2007; 28 April 2008; 04 July 2008
Food Standards Agency Steering Panel
Prof. Peter Belton, University of East Anglia
Prof Colin Blakemore, University of Oxford
Professor Derek Burke, formerly University of East Anglia, Cambridge Templeton Consortium
Professor Judith Buttriss, British Nutrition Foundation
Dr Ruth Chadwick, Department of Health and Government Social Research Service
Dr David Harper, Department of Health
Prof Anne Murcott, University of Nottingham
Professor Malcolm Peaker, formerly University of Glasgow, Edinburgh Instruments.
Prof Stuart Slorach, formerly Swedish National Food Administration,
OIE Animal Production Food Safety Working Group
Prof Patrick Wall, University College Dublin
Ken Warwick, Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)
Dr Wendy Wills, University of Hertfordshire
Steering Panel Dates: 07 April 2008, 30 September 2008, 15 December 2008, 23 February 2009.
Ad hoc group to assess the scientific evidence relating to badgers and bovine tuberculosis in cattle
An ad hoc group met on 17/18 July 2007, under the chairmanship of Sir David King, to assess the scientific evidence relating to badgers and bovine tuberculosis in cattle. A report outlining the group's conclusions can be found at http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/tb/pdf/badgersreport-king.pdf. This also lists the members of the group.
Foresight Programme
The UK Government's Foresight Programme, located within the Government Office for Science, uses the best evidence from science and other areas to provide visions of the future. As the Government’s ‘think tank’ on science and technology issues Foresight operates through projects that investigate the challenges and opportunities arising from emerging areas of science and technology or that address major issues for society where science and technology have an important role to play.
From 2007 to date (March 2009), the following projects have run:
Tackling Obesities: Future Choices
Sustainable Energy Management and the Built Environment
Mental Capital and Wellbeing
Land Use Futures
Global Food and Farming Futures
Each of these projects is advised by an ad hoc group of leading experts from the widest scientific and other relevant disciplines, who meet between every six to eight weeks for the duration of the project, which is usually between 18 months and two years. Their role is to ensure that the project includes all the relevant evidence, and that the work and findings are of the highest technical and scientific standard.
Details of the membership of these groups and all others involved in the projects are included when the findings of the projects are published. For projects which are currently running these details are available on the Foresight website at www.foresight.gov.uk.
The Foresight Programme as a whole is supported by the recently established Advisory Board for Foresight, membership details are published in the Foresight Annual Review. They have met twice – 6 February 2008 and 3 December 2008 – so far and will be meeting about twice a year. They have discussed a range of issues relating to the strategic direction of the Foresight Programme.
All information about the Foresight Programme and published documentation is available on the Foresight website www.foresight.gov.uk .
Freedom of Information Case: Scientific Advisory Councils
The Global Science and Innovation Forum
The Global Science and Innovation Forum (GSIF) was established under the 10 year Science and Innovation Investment Framework (2004-2014). It is a vehicle for cross-government exchanges of information and ideas to improve UK engagement in international science and innovation collaboration. The Forum provides strategic guidance on the coordination of the UK’s international science and innovation activities, in particular on introducing greater emphasis on the exploitation of science and engineering in addressing global challenges, and systematically scans the horizon for new and emerging issues. The Forum has met twice since 2007, on 25th March 2008 and 18th February 2009 (copies of Agendas are attached at Annex A).
The Forum is chaired by the Government’s Chief Scientific Advisor and brings together the main Whitehall departments and key non-governmental actors involved in international engagement in research and innovation. Current members of GSIF are listed below; each member sends a senior representative.
List of GSIF Members
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (includes Government Office for Science)
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Department for Energy and Climate Change
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department of Health
Department for International Development
Department for Transport
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
HM Treasury
Home Office
UK Trade and Investment
British Academy
British Council
Research Councils UK
Royal Academy of Engineering
Royal Society
South East England Development Agency
Technology Strategy Board
ANNEX A
Global Science and Innovation Forum (GSIF)
AGENDAS
Meeting: 25 March 2008, 15:30 - 17:30
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Welcome and introductions
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Minutes of 12 December 2007 meeting and matters arising:
FCO Strategy Refresh – future of the SIN;
update on Global Health Strategy and outcome of the ad hoc GSIF meeting on 21 February.
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GSIF(07)24
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2008/2009 GSIF Work Programme
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GSIF(08)02
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Membership of GSIF
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GSIF(08)03
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Innovation Nation White Paper
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GSIF(08)04
GSIF (08)04a
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Space Strategy
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GSIF(08)05
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New Fellowships Scheme to be established in response to a GSIF Strategy recommendation
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SESAME
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Any other business:
academic visitors to the UK
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Meeting: 18th February 2009
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GSIF(08)06
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UK/USA – collaboration – opportunities for the future
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GSIF(09)02
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Global Priorities for 2009-10
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GSIF(09)03
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Future operation of GSIF
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FOI REQUEST
EUROPEAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS FROM 2007 ONWARDS
EUAB met on two occasions in 2007 on the following dates: 30/01/07 and 06/07/07.
They met once in 2008 on the 27/02/08.
The advisory body then changed its name to EAAB and met once in 2008 on the 10/09/08.
EAAB has so far met on one occasion in 2009 on the 23/02/09.
The people present and topics discussed on each occasion are outlined below:
30/01/07
Present:
Richard Brook; Chairman Kevin Madders; Systemics
Richard Vos; TNAB John Auburn; UK Space
Mike Dillon; Esys Matt White; DfT
Phil Davies; SSTL James Barrington-Brown; ASTOS
Michael Howells; FCO Rowena Sirey; PPARC
David Matthews; EOPB Mike Hammond; ALMYK
Rachel Leighton; Home Office Vanessa Singhateh; DTI EWT
Arwyn Davies; NERC Paula Freedman; BNSC
Raj Sivalingam; BNSC Junior officials from BNSC, RAL
Topics:
Current status and next steps in the European Space Policy (ESP)
ESA evolution
FP7 update
FP7 Space information day
Potential UK based ESA facility
06/07/07
Present:
Richard Brook; Chairman Kevin Madders; Systemics
Chris McLaughlin; Inmarsat James Barrington-Brown; ASTOS
Philip Davies; SSTL Michael Howells; FCO
Mike Goulden; MoD Rowena Sirey; STFC
Paula Freedman; BNSC Ian Gibson; BNSC
Raj Sivalingam; BNSC Junior officials from BNSC, RAL
Topics:
European aspects of the proposed UK space strategy
Discussion on EUAB terms of reference
UK ESA facility update
FP7 update
European Space Policy
27/02/08
Present:
Zof Stott; Chair Kevin Madders; Systemics
Adrian Broad; Met Office Mark Cropper; SSAC
Richard Vos; TNAB Geoff Sawyer; Astrium
Richard Peckham; Astrium Matt Houlihan; UKREP
Mike Dillon; Esys John Auburn; UK Space
Matt White; DfT Ian Gibson; BNSC
Arwyn Davies; BNSC Raj Sivalingam; BNSC
Junior officials from BNSC, RAL
Topics:
Introduction to Matt Houlihan (UKREP)
2008 Forward Look
Discussion on EUAB name change
European Space Policy (ESP) Implementation
Feedback from first call of FP7 Space
FP7 Priorities for second call
10/09/08
Present:
Richard Brook; Chair Mike Hammond; STAB
David Lloyd; Cabinet Office Matthew Carter; Cabinet Office
Philip Davies; SSTL Richard Vos; TNAB
Zof Stott; EOPB Kevin Madders; Systemics
Mark Cropper; SSAC Richard Peckham; Astrium
Mike Dillon; Esys David Whittle; ASTOS
Chris North; DIUS Chris Wake; MoD
Ian Gibson; BNSC Jean-Pascal LeFranc; CNES
Antoine Loidreau; French PM’s Office Junior officials from BNSC, RAL
Topics:
Update on BNSC move to Swindon
French Presidency of the EU – objectives, progress and future plans
5th Council of Space Ministers
FP7 Space
23/02/09
Present:
Richard Brook; Chair
Mark Cronin; Arqiva
Nick Veck; Infoterra
Phil Davies; SSTL
John Auburn; UKSpace
Arwyn Davies; BNSC
Adrian Broad; Met Office
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Zofia Stott; EOPB(Defra)
David Parker; STFC
Richard Vos; TNAB
Mike Hammond; STAB
Kevin Madders; Systematics
Paul Beckitt; MOD
Junior officials from BNSC, NERC
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Topics:
Update on 1st and 2nd FP7 work programme calls
FP7 Space Thematic Priority 2010 work programme
European Space Policy Update
Discussion of the updated EAAB European Affairs Influencing Paper
FOI REQUEST
AURORA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS FROM 2007 ONWARDS
1st February 2007
Members: Dr M Sims (Chairman), University of Leicester
Dr D Parker, PPARC/BNSC (by Telecon)
Mr M Roe, Astrium
Dr D Barnes, University of Aberystwyth (EPSRC Representative)
Prof C Pillinger, Open University (PPARC Representative)
Mr C Lee, SciSys (UK Space Representative)
Prof J Zarnecki, Open University (PPARC Council Representative)
Dr D Whittle, Analyticon Ltd
Prof C Ballentine, University of Manchester (NERC Representative)
Prof D Richardson, University of East Anglia (BBSRC Representative)
In Attendance: Mrs S Horne, PPARC
Topics for discussion
Report from PB-HME November 2006
Report from Edinburgh Exploration Workshop
Report from HME-SDB January 2007
Report from meeting between Prof Richardson & BBSRC
Update on UK ExoMars Instrumentation review process
PPARC Lunar Mission Options Study
Planetary Protection & Sample Curation Facility
Analysis of Industrial Return
Briefing for PB-HME
17th May 2007
Members: Dr M Sims (Chairman), University of Leicester
Dr D Parker, STFC/BNSC
Mr M Roe, Astrium
Dr D Barnes, University of Aberystwyth (EPSRC Representative)
Prof C Pillinger, Open University (STFC Representative)
Mr C Lee, SciSys (UK Space Representative)
Prof J Zarnecki, Open University (STFC Council Representative)
Dr D Whittle, Analyticon Ltd (ASTOS Representative)
Prof C Ballentine, University of Manchester (NERC Representative)
Prof Sir M Sweeting (ACHME Representative)
Dr M Sephton, Imperial College London (ESTAG Representative)
In Attendance: Mrs S Horne, STFC
Topics for discussion
Report from ESTAG
Report from ACHME
Report from HME-SDB January 2007
Update on UK ExoMars Instrumentation review process
ExoMars IRev
STFC Current Understanding of ExoMars and Options
Presentation at HME-SDB
Briefing for PB-HME
Aurora Fellowships Round 2
13th September 2007
Members: Dr M.Sims (Chairman), (University of Leicester)
Dr D. Parker (BNSC/STFC)
Mr C. Lee, SciSys (UK Space representative)
Dr D. Barnes, University of Aberystwyth (EPSRC representative)
Prof J Zarnecki, Open University (STFC Council representative)
Prof D. Richardson, University of East Anglia (BBSRC representative)
Prof C. Cockell, Open University (ESTAG representative)
Prof J. Parnell, University of Aberdeen (ESTAG representative)
Dr D. Whittle, Analyticon Ltd (ASTOS representative)
Prof Sir Maurice Sweeting, SSTL (ACHME representative)
Attendees: Mrs S. Horne (STFC)
Mr M. Roe (Astrium)
Topics for discussion
Actions arising
Report from ESTAG Oral
Report from ACHME Oral
Report from PB-SDB 4-5 September 2007 Oral
Update on ExoMars
Briefing for PB-HME 17-19 September
Lunar exploration
Core work programme 2008-2011
NEXT mission
Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
Industrial Return
Risk Register
ESA Facilities
IMEWG Mars Sample Return Sub-group
19th November 2007
Members: Dr M. Sims, University of Leicester (chairman)
Prof C. Ballentine, University of Manchester (NERC representative)
Dr D. Barnes, University of Aberystwyth (EPSRC representative)
Prof. J. Parnell, University of Aberdeen (ESTAG representative)
Prof. M. Sephton, Imperial College (ESTAG representative)
Dr D. Whittle, Analyticon Ltd (ASTOS representative)
Prof. J. Zarnecki, Open University (STFC Council representative)
Attendees: Mrs S. Horne (STFC)
Mr M. Roe (Astrium)
Mr J. Curtis (part of morning session only)
Report from ESTAG
Report from ACHME
Report from PB-SDB 5-6 November
Briefing for PB-HME 20-21 November
Planning for Ministerial 2008
6th February 2008
Members: Dr M Sims, University of Leicester (chairman, HME-PB delegate)
Prof C Ballentine, University of Manchester (NERC representative)
Prof D Barnes, University of Aberystwyth (EPSRC representative)
Prof C Cockell, Open University (ESTAG representative)
Mr C Lee, SciSys (UK Space representative)
Prof J Parnell, University of Aberdeen (ESTAG representative)
Prof M Sephton, Imperial College (ESTAG representative)
Dr D Whittle, Tessella (ASTOS representative)
Prof J Zarnecki, Open University (STFC representative)
Attendees: Mrs S. Horne, STFC (HME-PB & SBD delegate)
Topics for discussion
Report from ESTAG
Report from ACHME
Report from SDB-HME 30-31 January
Briefing for PB-HME 12-13 February
Report from IMARS meeting
UK priorities for MSR
Aurora monitoring and evaluation – progress report.
Report on ISECG
Aurora report on georeturn
14th May 2008
Members: Prof M Sims, University of Leicester (chairman, HME-PB delegate)
Dr D Barnes, University of Aberystwyth (EPSRC representative)
Mr C Lee, SciSys (UK Space representative)
Dr D Parker, STFC, (HME-PB delegate)
Prof J Parnell, University of Aberdeen (ESTAG representative)
Prof M Sephton, Imperial College (ESTAG representative)
Dr D Whittle, Tessella (ASTOS representative)
Prof J Zarnecki, Open University (STFC representative)
Attendees: Mrs S Horne, STFC (HME-PB & SBD delegate)
Mr M Roe (Astrium UK)
Topics for discussion
Report from ESTAG
Report from ACHME
Report from SDB-HME 6-7 May
Roadmap for MSR
Programme proposals for the ESA ministerial
Briefing for PB-HME 20-21 May
Review of the UK’s long-term role in space exploration
Report on Aurora fellowships
17th September 2008
Members: Prof M Sims, University of Leicester (Chairman, HME-PB delegate)
Prof C Ballentine, University of Manchester (NERC representative)
Dr D Barnes, University of Aberystwyth (EPSRC representative)
Mrs S Horne, STFC (HME-PB & SBD delegate)
Mr C Lee, SciSys (UK Space representative)
Dr D Parker, STFC (HME-PB delegate)
Prof J Parnell, University of Aberdeen (ESTAG representative)
Prof M. Sephton, Imperial College (ESTAG representative)
Dr D Whittle, Tessella (ASTOS representative)
Prof J. Zarnecki, Open University (STFC Council representative)
Attendees: Mr M Roe (Astrium UK)
Topics for discussion
Report from ESTAG
Report from SDB-HME 9-10 September
UK subscription for enhanced ExoMars
UK subscription to Mars robotic exploration preparation
Briefing for PB-HME 24-26 September
Aurora fellowships announcement of opportunity
18th December 2008
Members: Prof M. Sims, University of Leicester (chairman, HME-PB delegate)
Dr D. Barnes, University of Aberystwyth (EPSRC representative)
Dr C. Chaloner, SEA (UK Space representative)
Prof C. Cockell, Open University (ESTAG representative)
Prof M. Danson, University of Bath (BBSRC representative)
Mrs S. Horne, STFC (HME-PB & SBD delegate)
Prof J. Parnell, University of Aberdeen (ESTAG representative)
Prof M. Sephton, Imperial College (ESTAG representative)
Dr D. Whittle, (ASTOS representative)
Prof J. Zarnecki, Open University (STFC Council representative)
Attendees: Mr M. Roe (Astrium UK)
Topics for discussion
Outcome of ministerial
Financial development
Community building
Public relations for ExoMars in 2009
11th February 2009
Members: Prof M. Sims, University of Leicester (chairman, HME-PB delegate)
Dr D. Barnes, Prifysgol Aberystwyth (EPSRC representative)
Dr C. Chaloner, SEA (UK Space representative)
Prof C. Cockell, Open University (ESTAG representative)
Prof M. Danson, University of Bath (BBSRC representative)
Prof T. Fallick, University of Glasgow (NERC representative)
Mrs S. Horne, STFC (HME-PB & SBD representative)
Prof J. Parnell, University of Aberdeen (ESTAG representative)
Prof M. Sephton, Imperial College (ESTAG representative)
Dr D Whittle, Analyticon (ASTOS representative)
Prof J. Zarnecki, Open University (STFC Council representative)
Topics for discussion
Report from SBD
Briefing for PB-HME 17-18 February
Update on workshop development
ESA special measures funding for robotics
Updates on space exploration
Aurora evaluation
ACRONYMS
ACHME Advisory Committee on Human Microgravity & Exploration
ASTOS Association of Specialist Technical Organisations from Space
BBSRC Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
BNSC British National Space Centre
EPSRC Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
ESTAG Exploration Science and Technology Advisory Group
HME-SDB Human Microgravity & Exploration - Support Delegate Board
IMEWG International Mars Exploration Working Group
ISECG International Space Exploration Co-ordination Group
MSR Mars Sample Return
NERC Natural Environment Research Council
PB-HME Programme Board – Human Microgravity and Exploration
PPARC Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council. Now STFC.
STFC Science and Technology Facilities Council
FOI REQUEST
SPACE SCENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS FROM 2007 ONWARDS
19th FEBRUARY 2007
Present: Professor M Cropper (Chair), Mullard Space Science Lab
Dr C Castelli, STFC
Dr D Catling, University of Bristol
Dr C Challoner, System Engineering and Assessment Ltd.
Dr P Ferreira,University of Oxford
Professor W Gear, Cardiff University
Mr P Guttridge, MSSL
Professor K Mason, STFC
Dr C Owen, MSSL
Dr D Parker, BNSC/ STFC
Dr D Shaul, Imperial College, London
Professor A Watson, University of Leeds
Professor D Worrall, University of Bristol
Dr G Wright, Royal Observatory, Edinburgh (Teleconference)
In Attendance: Ms R Young (Secretary)
Topics for discussion
Updates on:
STFC
Aurora
Global Exploration Strategy
Report from:
ESA Advisory Group members
SPRT Working Group
Draft briefing for UK delegation to ESA SPC meeting (22nd/23rd Feb 2007)
Discussion of papers for upcoming ESA SPC
18th MAY 2007
Present: Professor M Cropper, MSSL (Chair)
Dr C Castelli, STFC
Dr P Ferreira, University of Oxford
Professor W Gear, Cardiff University
Mrs S Horne, STFC
Mr C Lee, SciSys
Dr C Owen. MSSL
Dr D Parker, BNSC/STFC
Dr D Shaul, Imperial College, London
Dr C Vincent, STFC
Dr D Whittle, Analyticon Ltd.
Professor D Worrall, University of Bristol
Dr G Wright, Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
In Attendance: Ms Rosemary Young, STFC (Secretary)
Topics for discussion
Updates on:
STFC
Aurora
Global Exploration Strategy
Brief on ESA’s Cosmic Vision proposals & consultation on UK strategy
UK geo-return status
Progress on UK based ESA facility
Discussion of changes in ESA science management
Report of previous ESA SPC meeting (22nd/23rd Feb 2007)
Report from ESA Advisory Group members
Draft briefing for UK delegation to ESA SPC meeting
Discussion of papers for upcoming ESA SPC
6th NOVEMBER 2007
Present: Professor M Cropper, MSSL (Chair)
Dr C Castelli, STFC
Dr D Catling, University of Bristol
Professor W Gear, Cardiff University
Mr C Lee, SciSys
Professor M McCaughrean, University of Exeter,
Dr D Shaul, Imperial College, London
Professor A Watson, University of Leeds
Professor D Worrall, University of Bristol
Dr G Wright, Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
In Attendance: Ms R Young, STFC (Secretary)
Topics for discussion
Updates on:
STFC
Aurora
Global Exploration Strategy
Report on the recent SPC meetings
24/25th May 2007
5th September 2007
Reports from ESA Advisory Group
Cosmic Vision
UK involvement in selected Cosmic Vision proposals
Other matters
Draft briefing for UK delegation to ESA SPC meeting
Discussion of papers for upcoming ESA SPC
8th FEBRUARY 2008
Present: Professor M Cropper, MSSL (Chair)
Dr C Castelli, STFC
Mr J Curtis, BNSC/ RAL
Professor M Lester, University of Leicester
Professor R Wade, STFC
In Attendance: Professor Len Culhane, MSSL
Ms R Young, STFC (Secretary)
Topics for discussion
Updates on:
STFC
Aurora
BNSC Space Strategy
Briefing on the International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG)
Report on the SPC meeting on 12/13th November 2007
Reports from the ESA Advisory Group Members
SSWG
AWG
SSAC
Draft briefing for UK delegation to ESA SPC meeting
Discussion of papers for upcoming ESA SPC
30th MAY 2008
Present: Professor M Cropper, MSSL (Chair)
Dr C Castelli, STFC
Dr D Parker, STFC/BNSC
Professor R Wade, STFC (via teleconference)
In Attendance: Ms R Young, STFC (Secretary)
Dr G Wright, Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
Topics for discussion.
Updates on:
STFC
Aurora
UK & International Space Exploration
Report on the SPC meeting on 14/15th February
Reports from the ESA Advisory Group Members
SSWG
AWG
SSAC
“Capri- style” workshops recommendations/next steps
Task Group 1
Task Group 2
Task Group 3
Cosmic Vision programme update
Draft briefing for UK delegation to ESA SPC meeting
Discussion of papers for upcoming ESA SPC
12th NOVEMBER 2008
Present: Professor M Cropper, MSSL (Chair)
Dr S Aigrain, University of Exeter (via teleconference)
Dr C Castelli, STFC
Professor D Catling, University of Bristol
Mrs S Horne, STFC
Professor M Lester, University of Leicester
Professor M McCaughrean, University of Exeter
Dr D Parker, BNSC/STFC
Dr G Wright, Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
In Attendance: Ms R Young (Secretary)
Topics for discussion
Updates on:
STFC
Aurora
UK and International Space Exploration
ESA Ministerial preparations
Reports of the SPC meetings
Workshop and SPC on 5/6th June 2008
Informal SPC on 10th September 2008
Reports from the ESA Advisory Group Members
SSWG
AWG
SSAC
Cosmic Vision & Solar Orbiter programme update
Draft briefing for UK delegation to ESA SPC meeting
Discussion of papers for upcoming ESA SPC
26th JANUARY 2009
Present: Professor M Cropper (Chair), MSSL
Dr C Castelli, STFC
Professor D Catling, University of Bristol
Dr C Chaloner, System Engineering and Assessment Ltd.
Professor L Culhane, MSSL
Mr J Curtis, BNSC
Professor W Gear, Cardiff University
Prof M Grady, Open University
Professor K Mason, STFC
Dr P Leahy, University of Manchester
Professor M Lester, University of Leicester,
Dr D Parker, BNSC/ STFC
Professor R Wade, STFC
Junior officials from BNSC.
In Attendance: Ms R Young, STFC (Secretary)
Updates on:
STFC & BNSC Update including Cosmic Vision & Solar Orbiter programme
Aurora
UK & International Space Exploration
ESA Ministerial outcome
Report of the SPC meeting on 18/19th November 2008
Reports from the ESA Advisory Group Members
SSWG
AWG
SSAC
Draft briefing for UK delegation to ESA SPC meeting
Discussion of papers for upcoming ESA SPC
ACRONYMs:
AWG Astronomy Working Group
BNSC British National Space Centre
ISECG International Space Exploration Coordination Group
MSSL Mullard Space Science Laboratory
SPRT Space Programme Replanning Team
SPC Science Programme Committee
SSAC Space Science Advisory Committee
SSWG Solar System Working Group
STFC Science and Technology Facilities Council
FOI REQUEST
EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAMME BOARD MEETINGS FROM 2007 ONWARDS
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3rd January 2007
Present:
Zof Stott (Chair)
Peter Truss – QinetiQ
Matthew Stuttard – Astrium & BARSC
Dave Matthews – Astrium & UKSpace
Chris Mutlow - RAL
Ian Downey – Scisys
Arwyn Davies – BNSC
Other junior officials from BNSC, RAL, DEFRA, the Met Office and NERC.
Topics for discussion:
EO components of the ESA Long-Term Plan
BNSC EO programme for 2007/08
UK GMES day – 12th Jan 2007
CEOI
International Polar Year
House of Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry on space.
EUMETSAT programmes.
3rd April 2007
Present:
Zof Stott (Chair) - DEFRA
Paula Freedman – BNSC
Dave Matthews – Astrium & UKSpace
Ian Downey – Scisys
Arwyn Davies – BNSC
Chris Mutlow – RAL
Other junior officials from BNSC, RAL, NERC and the Met Office.
Topics for discussion:
GIFTSS Programme
GMES Space Component
Planning for MTG/Post-EPS
CEOS
GEOSS
GCOS and links to UNFCCC
EOPB response to Space Strategy
3rd July 2007
Present:
Zof Stott (Chair) - DEFRA
Paula Freedman – BNSC
Arwyn Davies – BNSC
Chris Mutlow – RAL
Ian Gibson – BNSC/MOD (for IAC discussion only)
Barry Wyatt – consultant
Peter Truss – Qinetiq
Nick Veck – Infoterra
Other junior officials from BNSC, NERC, RAL and the Met Office.
Topics for discussion:
IAC 2008 (Glasgow) including Climate Day
UK industrial policy on EO
GMES Phase 2 subscription and proposals
UK activity on CEOS-GCOS action plan
UK lead on International Charter “Space and Major Disasters”.
To our knowledge, the group has not met since this date.
ACRONYMS
BNSC British National Space Centre
CEOI Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation
CEOS Committee on Earth Observation Satellites
DEFRA Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
GCOS Global Climate Observing System
GEOSS Global Earth Observation System of Systems
GIFTSS Government Information From The Space Sector
MTG Meteosat 3rd Generation
MOD Ministry of Defence
NERC Natural Environment Research Council
Post-EPS Post-European Polar Satellite
RAL Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
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