David Willetts announces Higher Apprenticeship in space engineering
David Willetts meets Loughborough College students and announces the first ever Higher Apprenticeship in space engineering. He praises the programme developed by Loughborough College in association with the National Space Academy. Read more about David Willetts announces Higher Apprenticeship in space engineering
The Importance of Science and Engineering Education to Our Society Is Ever-Growing
David Willetts writes for the Huffington Post in National Science and Engineering Week...
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It may not be a new message but it is one of ever-growing importance - scientists and engineers are vital to our economy and society. Their knowledge and skills are in high demand across a range of sectors, from manufacturing to financial services and everything in between. Read more about The Importance of Science and Engineering Education to Our Society Is Ever-Growing
MP visits European Space Research and Technology Centre in the Netherlands
David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, with staff at the European Space Agency Centre in ESTEC (Netherlands) looking at the prototype Exo-Mars rover. Read more about MP visits European Space Research and Technology Centre in the Netherlands
Eight great technologies
David speaks to Policy Exchange on the ‘eight great technologies’ which will propel the UK to future growth. Read more about Eight great technologies
Strategy for UK Life Sciences – One Year On
David Willetts speaks to Genesis 2012 at the QE II Conference Centre in Westminster.
“This really is an exciting time to be discussing the prospects for life sciences in the UK. We have a positive story to tell – right up to the announcements of the past week, with more than £100 million of dedicated funding for life sciences capital in the Autumn Statement and the pioneering genomics programme confirmed by the Prime Minister in Cambridge on Monday, which comes with up to £100 million more. Read more about Strategy for UK Life Sciences – One Year On
UUK conference: "A world without boundaries"
David makes a speech at the Universities UK (UUK) Conference at Keele University. Read more about UUK conference: "A world without boundaries"
Higher and Further Education debate
David Willetts responds to an Opposition Day debate on Higher and Further Education. Read more about Higher and Further Education debate
Space - A new direction
David Willetts makes a speech at the Farnborough International Airshow 2012. Read more about Space - A new direction
Social Mobility debate
David Willetts responds to a backbench MP’s debate on social mobility and all-party group on social mobility’s report, “Seven Key Truths about Social Mobility”. Read more about Social Mobility debate
Women in Science debate
David Willetts responds to a backbench MP’s adjournment debate on the role of women in science. Read more about Women in Science debate