Name: Sarah Chaytor - Connecting research and policy by Foundation for Science and Technology
Duration: 25 min 29 s
Description: This week we are discussing engagement between academics and policy professionals – and some of the recent programmes and activities in this area in the UK. Here to discuss that is Sarah Chaytor, Director of Research Strategy & Policy at University College London.

This week we are discussing engagement between academics and policy professionals – and some of the recent programmes and activities in this area in the UK. Here to discuss that is Sarah Chaytor, Director of Research Strategy & Policy at University College London.

Sarah Chaytor - Connecting research and policy

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Careers in STEM for young people, regardless of their background - James Adeleke

This week we are discussing engineering biology, some of the standout innovations coming out of the sector, what the inclusion of it into the Government’s ‘Critical Technologies’ list means, and the role of intellectual property. 

With me to discuss all of that is Linda Bedenik, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager at the BioIndustry Association (BIA) and a 2025 Foundation Future Leader.

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Sarah Chaytor - Connecting research and policy

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