https://www.ianhuston.net/tag/rally/ Recent content in rally on IanHuston.net Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:59:35 +0100 https://www.ianhuston.net/2010/10/scientists-on-the-march/ Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:59:35 +0100 https://www.ianhuston.net/2010/10/scientists-on-the-march/ On Saturday many bemused tourists wandering around Westminster were treated to the unusual sight of scientists roaming free from their offices and labs to gather in protest at the government’s planned cuts to research funding. The rally was organised by Science is Vital who are also organising a petition and lobby of MPs which I talked about last week. There was a great turnout at the rally with some very inventive banners and placards. https://www.ianhuston.net/2010/09/science-is-vital/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:11:47 +0100 https://www.ianhuston.net/2010/09/science-is-vital/ As a practising scientist you might expect me to believe that Science is Vital. “He would say that wouldn’t he,” you might say. Objectively speaking though, science research has a large impact on the wealth and success of a country. Even during these times of austerity, most developed countries are investing in science research, anticipating the benefits that a research led economy has historically provided. In contrast to this approach the UK coalition government is poised to announce the largest cuts in science funding in a generation.