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Science Communication Governmental Organisations

Research Councils UK, Public Engagement
Aims to develop trust between scientists, members of the public and science policy-makers with the aim of helping UK scientists to undertake world-leading scientific research. The Science in Society Unit works on resources for schools, supports researchers, and organises a variety of events for the public.

The individual UK Research Councils also carry out science communication work within their respective fields. Follow the links below to find out more:

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Supports research in the arts and humanities, including subjects such as history, modern languages and English literature, the creative and performing arts.

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
The UK’s main funder of basic and strategic biological research.

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Supports research and training in engineering and the physical sciences.

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
A research funding and training agency addressing economic and social concerns.

Medical Research Council (MRC)
Supports research with the aim of maintaining and improving human health.

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Provides funding for science in universities and its own research centres with the aim of increasing knowledge and understanding of the natural world.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network (STEMNET)
Aims to ensure that more young people in the UK make a choice to enter science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related careers at all levels, and future generations are properly informed about the science and technology that surrounds them. It runs various activities in classrooms throughout the UK. It also links companies and other organisations that employ STEM educated people, and schools.

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Formed on 1 April 2007 through a merger of the Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils (CCLRC) and the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC). The STFC is one of Europe's largest multidisciplinary research organisations supporting scientists and engineers worldwide.

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