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We're a cross-party group of @HouseofCommons MPs holding @SciTechgovuk and its associated bodies to account. See what we are working on π
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Joined December 2012
Is enough being done to tackle the spread of misinformation and online harms on social media?. Weβve published a report on how the Government can plug the significant gaps in the Online Safety Act. Read it here:
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Tomorrow at 9.30am we're hearing from Damien O'Boyle from @Healthyio1 as part of our showcase of UK innovators.π.
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"Science and technology can help us find the answer" - @ChiOnwurah. We've launched an inquiry into innovation and global food security π.
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Earlier this week, Professor Charlotte Watts from the @wellcometrust told us that cuts to the UK's overseas development aid funding for R&D have undermined relationships and trust that the UK has built up over many years.
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Yesterday James Black from @RANDCorporation told us that the UK shouldn't just be protecting its science and technology base, but may have to think about subverting or even stealing that of its adversaries.
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Our session on science diplomacy has started. Watch live here:
Tomorrow at 9.45am is our first session of our science diplomacy inquiry. We're examining the threats facing the UK's international reputation and capability in science, and hearing from experts at the @wellcometrust, @ucl, @RUSI_org and @RANDEurope. π.
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Our innovation showcase has just started. Watch live here:
Tomorrow at 9.30am we're hearing from Stuart Cotterell and Jordan Brocklehurst from @Locks4VansLtd as part of our showcase of UK innovators.π.
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Tomorrow at 9.45am is our first session of our science diplomacy inquiry. We're examining the threats facing the UK's international reputation and capability in science, and hearing from experts at the @wellcometrust, @ucl, @RUSI_org and @RANDEurope. π.
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Tomorrow at 9.30am we're hearing from Stuart Cotterell and Jordan Brocklehurst from @Locks4VansLtd as part of our showcase of UK innovators.π.
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What five things can we take away from our new report on social media and misinformation?. Our Chair @ChiOnwurah outlines what we've learnt from our inquiry π
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RT @ChiOnwurah: Is enough being done to tackle the spread of misinformation and online harms on social media?. The @CommonsSITC has publishβ¦.
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Earlier this week Alex Crossley of @NHSEngland told us that the Data (Access and Use) Act will enable them to set standards for technology suppliers, and address the lack of interaction between current healthcare systems and data sources.
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Yesterday @louismosley of @PalantirTech told us that the company doesn't pick and choose which government policies they support, and that past comments made by co-founder Peter Thiel about the NHS do not represent the company's view.
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The third session of our Digital Centre of Government inquiry has started. Watch live here:
Tomorrow at 9.45am we're questioning Louis Mosley from @PalantirTech and @NHSEngland representatives about the use of technology in the NHS, previous attempts at digital transformation and delivering the shift from analogue to digital.π.
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Our innovation showcase has just started. Watch live here:
Tomorrow at 9.30am we're hearing from Billy Webber from @XRTherapeutics as part of our showcase of UK innovators.π.
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