Programme

Tuesday 30th June 2026 Annual Lunch in the House of Lords

Guest speaker: Professor Liz Bentley FRMetS, Chief Executive, Royal Meteorological Society

“Extreme Heat in the Workplace - developing effective responses”

In partnership with the Physiological Society, celebrating their 150th Anniversary Year

“How embedding ethics across the innovation lifecycle - from discovery to regulation and implementation - can strengthen the UK’s science ecosystem”

In partnership with the Nuffield Council on Bioethics

The meeting will be preceded by the award of the Westminster Medal at 5.05pm.

The Westminster Medal is awarded to the overall winner of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee’s annual STEM for Britain event and is decided from the five gold winners of each discipline. The medal is awarded in memory of the late Dr Eric Wharton, who did so much to establish STEM for Britain as a regular event in the Parliamentary calendar.

STEM for BRITAIN – Annual Poster Exhibition and Competition for Early-Career Researchers

Online webinar Monday 9th March r at 5.00pm in partnership with Hazards Forum

“Unlocking the Potential of Robotics and Autonomous Systems: Harnessing technology development, regulatory innovation and ethical considerations to support economic growth.”

“Ocean Science”

in partnership with the National Oceanography Centre

“Building a Thriving UK Neurotechnology Ecosystem”

in partnership with Newcastle University and Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Briefing Link : Read the POST briefing on neurotechnology

P&SC Neurotechnology Meeting

‘‘Discussion Meeting’’

in partnership with the LGC Group

Celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

Details to follow

NQTP on 2 pages

IYQ slides for PSC

Parliamentary and Scientific Committee Annual Lunch

Cholmondeley Room and Terrace, House of Lords

‘‘Overcoming Challenges in Patent Protection for UK SMEs’’

In partnership with the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)

5.15pm to 6.30pm, Houses of Parliament

Chairman’s Reception 7.00pm to 7.30pm, Committee Room 4a, House of Lords Committee Corridor, Palace of Westminster

Discussion meeting in the Houses of Parliament which we are holding in partnership with the National Physical Laboratory. The 20th May is World Metrology Day and this year we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention - a milestone that underscores a century and a half of international collaboration in measurement science.

5.15pm

‘Artificial Intelligence’

In partnership with the University of Liverpool

5.15pm to 6.30pm, Houses of Parliament

‘Exploring public views on assisted dying'

P&SC and the Nuffield Council on Bioethics

Online Discussion

FINAL Exploring public views on assisted dying webinar event write up

‘Bioeconomy’

In partnership with the University of York.

5.15pm to 6.30pm, Houses of Parliament

‘‘Building a Healthcare Science Workforce Equipped to Face the Grand Challenges’’

In partnership with the Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)

5.15pm to 6.30pm, Houses of Parliament

Chairman’s Reception 7.00pm to 7.30pm, Committee Room 4a, House of Lords Committee Corridor, Palace of Westminster

‘‘Communicating risk - what, who, why does it matter?’’

In partnership with the Hazards Forum

5.00pm, Online Webinar

Webinar Recording

‘‘How can Precision Prevention reduce the demand on the NHS?’’ – Tuesday 14th January 2025

View the Meeting Presentations

‘‘How to tackle Contaminants or Emerging Concern (CECs) in water’’

View the Meeting Report

03-12-24 Meeting Report

View the Meeting Presentations

‘‘Can an App deliver positive nutrition and health outcomes?’’

In partnership with the Nutrition Society

View the Meeting Files:

BRIGHT - APPG_111124.pdf