The independent group of scientists who are preparing the 2019 edition of the GSDR has requested inputs from scientific and non-scientific communities on four categories of research.

Human genome editing, 3D-printed replacement organs and artificial photosynthesis – the field of bioengineering offers great promise for tackling the major challenges that face our society. But as a new article from the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk highlights, these developments provide both opportunities and risks in the short and long term.

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has appointed four new members to its Strategic Programme Advisory Group (SPAG) to replace those who have completed their term. One of the new SPAG members is Professor Tom Spencer (Department of Geography).

Both the UK and EU have been positive and ambitious about working together on research and innovation after Brexit. Together with the Wellcome Trust, the Royal Society has launched the Future Partnership Project, asking individuals and organisations from across the UK and EU for their recommendations about how future research and innovation partnerships should work in practice.