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knowledgescotland- Supporting Scotland’s Future in Science and Policy.

25 February 2009

A novel approach to keeping policy makers in touch with the latest research on food, health, environment and rural sectors was launched this week. The “knowledgescotland” programme is designed to help scientists work more effectively with Government and others planning Scotland’s future and is designed to change the culture of communication between the science and policy communities. 

A programme of open doors events, work shadowing, secondments and other forms of joint working will be supported by the knowledgescotland website, which carries interactive briefings allowing direct contact between scientists and those directly interested in policy.

Supported by Scottish Government the initiative offers a focal point for researchers at SAC, the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute, the Moredun Research Institute, SCRI and the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Aberdeen.

According to Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment. “The world-class research these organisations collectively provide is helping tackle major challenges. This exciting new initiative will help deliver key outputs from the scientific community. I am particularly pleased that the needs of policy makers for accessible, readily understood information has been recognised”.

By registering at  www.knowledgescotland.org you can receive regular policy briefings on research programmes at your desk. You can contribute comments , use policy related web links from the main research providers, view the programme of events and activities on line and chose which to participate in.