Foundation for Science and Technology

Established in 1977, the Foundation brings together Parliamentarians, civil servants, industrialists, researchers, learned societies, charities and others.

It convenes monthly discussion events at the Royal Society, publishes a journal three times a year, hosts a weekly podcast and has recently started to produce a blog on relevant science and technology policy issues.

Recent topics of discussion include international research collaboration post- Brexit, facial recognition technologies and their ethics, and digital health data.

The Foundation is directed by a council and board of trustees, chaired by The Rt Hon the Lord Willetts FRS.

The Foundation finances its activities by a mixture of subscriptions from member organisations, part-sponsorship of its events, and grants and donations.