James Wilsdon
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James Wilsdon Life story
James Wilsdon is professor of science and democracy at SPRU (Science and Technology Policy Research), University of Sussex.
Horizon research deal with EU awaits Sunak's signature
... James Wilsdon, a professor of science policy at University College London, told BBC News what while this was " wonderful news" the uncertainty over the past three years had " blighted" UK-EU scientific collaboration...
Nobel scientist says 'UK research is in jeopardy'
... It is a view supported by James Wilsdon, a professor of research policy at University College London...
Horizon: Scientists warn Sunak on EU research programme
... Prof James Wilsdon, a specialist in research policy at University College London, said the failure to commit to the current arrangement on offer from the EU showed that the government was not listening to the science community...
Coronavirus lockdown: Why can some of us six people to meet?
... But the Prof James Wilsdon, an expert in science policy at the University of Sheffield, says the lines between evidence-based science and politics are always very blurred , and that will only grow, as we try to tiptoe our way out of lockdown ...
To optimize PM vows 'UK science with fast-track Visa
... The reforms, small beer in comparison to the chaos, disorder and damage the UK s attractiveness for international staff & mobile talent, the result of a no-offer Brexit James Wilsdon, Professor of science policy at the University of Sheffield, The Home Office and the Department for Business, Energy & industry strategy (Beis) are the departments involved in the preparation of the new visa process...
Coronavirus lockdown: Why can some of us six people to meet?
Graffiti on a wall in Edinburgh
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own powers when It Comes to the easing of the closure.
In Northern Ireland , in groups of up to six persons share a household, can now, the requirements of nature, with the help of social-distancing measures in force.
But in England, the only other person outside of your household in the outdoors.
The individual measures on A Number of factors, including geography, science and politics, experts say.
And as we "tip-toes from lockdown", which blurs the boundaries between science and policy are likely to be more and more.
As rules vary throughout the UK? To Remain "at home" - message still applies, Why do they vary?Also in the UK, we should be thinking about, "a lot of different epidemics" rather than a single pandemic, Keith Neal , a professor Emeritus in the epidemiology of infectious diseases at the University of Nottingham.
It is "quite reasonable" for Northern Ireland , which shares a border with The Republic of Ireland, out of step with the rest of the UK.
And the reproduction (R) number, a measure of the transmission of the virus varies from region to region.
If the R number is The Number of cumulative cases decreases - But if it is below a, the eruption eventually stops the advice Is based on science, politics, or both?advise The British government will be by a panel of scientific experts, including epidemiologists, Infectious Disease modellers, virologists and medical doctors.
But the Prof James Wilsdon , an expert in science policy at the University of Sheffield, says the lines between evidence-based science and politics are always "very blurred", and that will only grow, "as we try to tiptoe our Way Out of lockdown".
"to navigate very difficult decisions" and the "cracks begin to show".
Rowland Kao, a professor of epidemiology and Data Science , at the University of Edinburgh, says to check the various governments "to inform all kinds of balancing acts", when It Comes to science policy.
"Political decisions will inevitably adds a mixture of scientific advice, an understanding of the social and economic impact, and The Ability to carry out decisions," he added.
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Source of news: bbc.com