The Foundation for Science and Technology

Delighted to chat to Hannah Russell, CEO @BritSciAssoc about the 2026 Public Attitudes to Science survey, representation in STEM, trust in science, what young people are saying, and more! 🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/etwsYPri #FSTpodcast

In the interest of making our free, monthly discussion events more inclusive, we have a small fund to support access to in-person events for those with disabilities, childcare needs, or other financial needs. Find out more about The Silman Fund: lnkd.in/ehTmivkq #FSTEvents

It was fantastic to chat to Dr Sameh ElBadry, Policy Projects Co-ordinator @senseaboutsci about evidence, how it is used in Parliament, and how Sense about Science gets the public involved. 🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/e5HbDncB

New podcast episode out today! We chat to long-term policy advisor, CEO and investor, Saul Klein @cape about the UK's innovation ecosystem, his career and in particular, how he advises the government on supporting companies to scale up. 🎧 Listen here: lnkd.in/e-QTn29m

Our Foundation Future Leaders are halfway through their year of exploration, networking, and learning. Several day trips are upcoming, including @HarwellCampus and @RollsRoyce in the Autumn. Find out who is part of the 2026 cohort: lnkd.in/eETXdBYW

It's the end of #NetZeroAwarenessWeek. As we try to stay cool during this year's second heatwave, let's revisit a podcast episode we did with Dr Jing Zhao. She helped us to explore low-carbon living and the barriers that we face in the UK. 🎧 lnkd.in/eH_Sinya

It was a pleasure to end our second day of Evidence Week with this joint event with @FoundSciTech, hearing such brilliant questions and their equally engaging answers from the incredible panel, hosted at Portcullis House @HouseofCommons

Fantastic FST event yesterday on Science Diplomacy with @senseaboutsci @HouseofCommons. Delighted to support the launch of the 'Science Diplomacy: sovereignty, strategy and the global race' report published by SITSC. #FSTEvents 📺youtube.com/watch?v=D4hVB8…

How can the UK better use our science leadership as a geopolitical tool for soft power & diplomatic influence in an increasingly intense global race for S+T sovereignty? Grt to join @FoundSciTech event to launch our @CommonsSITC #ScienceDiplomacy 🌍 Report 📕 @ConGeostrategy

🏃‍♀️ We are delighted to announce that The Foundation has been allocated a ballot place at next year's #LondonMarathon! Help us foster conversation on some of the most important STEM-related issues of our time, and apply for a 2027 running spot. bit.ly/FSTLondonMarat…

Tonight! We are looking forward to welcoming guests and speakers to our sold-out 'Science Diplomacy' discussion later today @houseofcommons. 🔔Attending in person? Please bring ID and a copy of your formal invitation lnkd.in/evwuZe32 #FSTEvents

Fusion has the potential to provide an abundant source of zero carbon energy by replicating the process which occurs at the centre of stars and powers the sun As part of #NetZeroWeek we'll be posting content which aims to raise knowledge and awareness of fusion energy.

How can the wider scientific community provide meaningful allyship to LGBTQ+ colleagues? We could not think of a better person to chat to than Professor Tyler Kelly, Co-Chair @LGBTSTEM and Prof of Pure Mathematics @QMUL. 🏳️‍🌈Listen now: lnkd.in/eGbK8QJ7 #FSTPodcast #Pride

Our next discussion event on Science Diplomacy @HouseofCommons is sold out, but you can still join us free online! On Tues 7th July, our expert panel will explore how science can be used as a tool to help strengthen relations between nations. lnkd.in/evwuZe32 #FSTEvents

FST Foundation Future Leader Dr John Tredinnick Rowe delves into dental education and asks what can be done to balance incoming change with the need to produce safe clinical practitioners? 📚 Read more: lnkd.in/e7yhhNzq #FSTBlog

In turbulent geopolitical times, could science help the world align? Join us online for our sold-out July discussion event on Science Diplomacy. foundation.org.uk/Events #FSTEvents

Did you miss our 'in conversation' discussion with Prof Sir Ian Chapman @ukri and Lord David Willetts on Tuesday evening at The Royal Society? Watch the conversation and Q&A that followed here. 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=u5vOS6… #FSTEvents

In a recent FST journal article by Dr @traceyelliot - "A Privilege to know, a duty to act", Dr Elliot says that scientists should be more proactive in challenging power.🌍Read on: lnkd.in/geZyqMFr #WorldEnvironmentDay, #CleanAirDay #WorldRainforestDay

How is the UK’s £21bn p/a R+D budget going to drive 🔬 Research Excellence? 📈 Growth? 🇬🇧 Sovereign S+T missions? Grt to be here @FoundSciTech @royalsociety for In Conversation with @UKRI_CEO Prof Sir Ian Chapman & #DavidWilletts @leicesterliz @peterkyle @griffitha @ChiOnwurah

Very interesting conversation about the future of UKRI and the wider UK innovation ecosystem. With thanks to Prof Sir Ian Chapman for your insights, to Lord Dave Willets for chairing & @FoundSciTech for hosting! #FSTEvents