The Colourist Online – Science in Parliament Spring 2026
Science in Parliament – Spring 2026
We are delighted to share with you this exclusive SDC member benefit, Science in Parliament, from the Parliamentary Scientific Committee discussing science, technology, and innovation in the context of UK public services and global challenges. It emphasises science’s role in addressing societal challenges, driving innovation, and supporting economic growth.
Topics in the 2026 Spring issue include:
- Innovation-led value creation and professionalising innovation: Lessons from a decade of the IKE Institute
- Hidden hunger in the UK: The overlooked crisis of micronutrient malnutrition
- Alternative proteins as a sustainable and domestic source of food supply
- UK marine economy: Where environmental recovery can meet economic ambition
- Beyond regulation: Why the UK needs a national approach to AI assurance
- Cyber violence against women and girls must be treated as a national strategic priority
- Necessary but not sufficient: The role of science in teaching our young people about climate change
- T-level Science: Bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace
- Supporting careers in STEMM
- Parliamentary insights, discussions, reports and science resources
How to access: To access your free electronic copy, please login to the Member Area of the SDC website. If you cannot remember your password, go to ‘Forgot Password’ and follow the instructions to reset it in the email you receive.
Once logged in, scroll down to the bottom of the page and under the heading ‘Colour Community’ select Digital Archive and search for ‘Science in Parliament’.
Have you missed previous issues? You will be able to view them in the Digital Archive.