Current major studies

Find out more about our current major studies and investigations into key policy areas.

Publications

The Society publishes printed and online journals, reports and books. Publications can be browsed, ordered and purchased online.

Science policy resources

This is the Library’s most rapidly growing collection. The catalogue now contains over 10,000 science policy items in the form of books, journals and grey literature - consultation papers, committee reports, etc. - documents which can often be difficult to trace through conventional academic libraries and booksellers.

Education policy reports

Recent reports on issues such as the role of school support staff, the reform of 14-19 education, and the assessment of 14-19 science learning. Teachers are encouraged to get involved in the development of all our projects – we welcome your input.

Policy statements

Digital healthcare

Read about how developments in information and communication technologies could impact on healthcare

Science Higher Education in 2015 and beyond

Will Science, Technology and Mathematics (STM) HE provision in the UK be fit for purpose in 2015 and beyond?

Roundup of top news stories

Roundup of the top stories in science, education, industry and the environment for the past week from the major daily newspapers.

Policy report - Personalised medicines: hopes and realities

Find out more about pharmacogenetics and the potential for tailoring drug treatments according to a person’s genetic profile.

A degree of concern?

Read the first report of a project considering the future supply and demand for science, technology & maths graduates

Scientific developments in biofuels

What developments can contribute to more efficient biofuels production for use in transport?