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新香港六合彩开奖结果plans new department at the interface between STEM and policy
22 January 2013
新香港六合彩开奖结果is opening a new department focused on the interface between science, technology, engineering, maths (STEM) and policy, as well as an associated interdisciplinary research institute, in September 2013.
The decision to open this new department reflects UCL's recognition of the importance of the relationship between STEM expertise and policy at a world-leading multi-disciplinary university.听Major investment in a new 新香港六合彩开奖结果department will provide a home for existing engagement with policy across the university, as well as presenting an opportunity for significant expansion in this area.
As London's global university, with established excellence in physical, life and engineering sciences, as well as world-class economics and political science departments, 新香港六合彩开奖结果is the ideal setting for a new centre of STEM and policy.
As the UK is already recognised as an international leader on the interface between science and policy, one priority for the new department will be to expand the impact of the UK's expertise and research to a global audience.
Professor Anthony Finkelstein, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, where the new department will be based, said: "Science,听engineering and technology have听never been more central to the work of governments, business or civil society. An important role for universities is to enhance the capacity of STEM expertise and research to engage with policy communities. There is a particular听opportunity to educate the next听cadre of policymakers, scientists, engineers and technologists, both within the UK and globally."
Science, engineering and technology have never been more central to the work of governments, business or civil society. An important role for universities is to enhance the capacity of STEM expertise and research to engage with policy communities.
Professor Anthony Finkelstein
He added: "There is, we believe, an overwhelming case for 新香港六合彩开奖结果to develop a department around the interface of STEM and policy. It clearly aligns with UCL's 'change the world' approach of听engagement and focus on the societal听benefits of research; it extends our ability to tackle 'Grand Challenges' that have a听strong policy dimension; and it fills in a听gap between our science and engineering听research base and research in the social sciences, notably political science听and economics.
"Our location, close to the seats of government, the听media and the judiciary gives 新香港六合彩开奖结果a unique opportunity to engage policy. The truly multidisciplinary nature of the university means we are well placed to do that in fields related to听science, engineering, technology and the built environment."
新香港六合彩开奖结果will be opening a search for talent with a view to immediate recruitment in the fields of science, technology and engineering policy听and welcomes discussions with innovative researchers, inspired teachers and influential policy experts who share our vision.
The department is expected to develop rapidly, allowing UCL
to support individuals and groups with significant activity in the area, and we
welcome the opportunity for informal discussions.
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