Richard P Grant
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Category Archives: Politics
Poppy
It’s not about being patriotic or British—not that there’s necessarily anything wrong with either of those. It’s about those who, when the time came, gave whatever they could for what they believed in. It’s about those who died; those who … Continue reading
Science is Vital meets David Willetts
Cross-posted from Science is Vital. Following the publication of our report on science careers in the UK, which drew on nearly 700 responses to a call for evidence, members of the Science is Vital team met with Minister of State … Continue reading
On diversity
I was in a minority last night, and not just because I was one of the few men at #talkfest, the third such event hosted by the Biochemical Society. Last night’s affair was addressing diversity in blogging. I’m not going … Continue reading
Posted in Ill-considered rants, People, Politics, Public Engagement, Science, you
61 Comments
On taking a good look at ourselves
Cross-posted from Naturally Selected for added controversy. Perhaps the most distinctive and powerful thing about Science is its tendency, or rather proclivity to ask searching, even uncomfortable questions. And unlike belief systems, or ideological and political and movements, or pseudoscience, … Continue reading
Posted in F1000, Politics
Tagged bias, clinical trials, drugs, medicine, ranting, science
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Open letter to Simon Hughes, MP
Cross-posted from the BioLOG. Dear Simon Thank you for signing Early Day Motion 767. This implies you support continued (if not increased) public funding of scientific research, along with many of your colleagues in the Coalition. Today we learned that … Continue reading
Just you wait
(Comments are open at http://rg-d.com/BioLOG/2010/10/16/just-you-wait/)
Posted in Politics
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On nutters
Oh dear sweet mother of God. My eyes turned green and my legs turned to MatriGel with jealousy when Jenny interviewed Billy Bragg (we are not worthy, we are not worthy, we are not worthy) a couple of weeks ago. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Politics, Public Engagement, Rants, Science
15 Comments
On being very, very cross
I responded to Duncan’s comment somewhat incoherently: Blah. UK must invest heavily in scientific research … economic competitive advantage Blah I’m not cross at Duncan, not by any means. No, my ire is directed at those public servants, those ‘leading … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Science
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On the politics of engagement
It’s come to my attention that there’s a General Election looming in the Untied Kingdom. This is the moment when the people of the country decide to change (or not) the people who are governing them (or not). It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Public Engagement
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