On 27 February, Lord Turner delivered the CSaP distinguished lecture, exploring some of the successes and failures of science and public policy.

The new Policy Fellows in Easter Term 2013 have been announced.

Will we ever see revolutionary change in the UK Civil Service? This question was addressed by Professor Colin Talbot in his talk to CPP on 7 February 2013.

The Government Office for Science has produced a short guide and collection of case studies, designed to encourage and provide tips on constructive engagement with academia for government officials.

Several members of CSaP’s network were recognised in the 2013 New Year Honours List for their outstanding achievements and services to society.

The first new Policy Fellows of 2013 will make their first visits to Cambridge in Lent Term.

It is with deep sadness that we note that Philip Langsdale, one of our Policy Fellows, passed away just before Christmas.

The Centre for Science and Policy research programme is gaining momentum. We are pleased to announce our involvement in a major new European Commission funded project on biodiversity science and policy.

The ‘Future Directions for Science Advice in Whitehall’ seminar series got off to a great start at the Institute for Government on 20 November, when panellists addressed a number of issues such as how to balance different types of evidence and value judgements, the seniority of CSAs within government departments, and the role of the media and House of Lords.

As the Policy Fellowships Programme for 2012 comes to an end, attention turns to the first new Fellows of 2013 who will make their initial visits to Cambridge in Lent Term. Howard Covington (Trustee of the Science Museum) is the first to be confirmed.