Issues

We currently focus on four main issues: disarmament and security, climate change and energy, questions of who controls science and technology and issues surrounding new and emerging technologies. You will also see that we work on some other issues too. You can explore these with the menu on the left of this page and with the search function. Material in this section includes all SGR's main outputs since 2005, with a selection of the more important material from before then.

Military has too much influence over science and technology, says new report

Press release, 19 January 2005
 

Science and Innovation: Working towards a 10 year investment framework - SGR Response

SGR Response to consultation on UK Government paper, 2004
 

UK Policy on Science and Innovation: Sustainable development should dictate

Article by Stuart Parkinson, SGR, published in Science and Public Affairs in September 2004
 

Developing UK sustainable development strategy together: SGR Response

Responses to the consultation on the UK Government paper, Taking it on - Developing UK sustainable development strategy together, in May 2004 and July 2004
 

From Pesticides to Permaculture: Journey of a Plant Pathologist

Caroline Smith recounts a career path that took her to the other side of the world and a new perspective on the role of science

Article from SGR Newsletter 29, July 2004
 

UK policy on science and innovation: in need of new priorities?

Presentation by Dr Stuart Parkinson, SGR, on the NESTA 'Crucible' course on 17 July, 2004
 

The Military Dimensions of Science and Technology (May 2004)

Notes for a lecture given by Stuart Parkinson, SGR, at Lancaster University Engineering Dept, 26 May 2004
 

Can science funded by industry be ethical?

Text of an article by Stuart Parkinson, Director, SGR for Water and Environmental Management magazine, April 2004
 

Unscrambling a space career from military forces

SGR ethical careers briefing by David Webb; April 2004

This briefing provides an insight into the implications of choosing a career in any field associated with space exploration or space technology. The forces that drive developments in space technology are complex, often political, and very often linked – either overtly or covertly – with a military imperative. The briefing aims to facilitate a deeper appreciation of these forces by offering a perspective on this military influence on the space industry that’s rarely seen elsewhere.
 

Monsanto's GM maize cross NK603 x MON810

UK assessment report to market Monsanto's GM maize cross NK603 x MON810 in Europe
Text of submission to a public consultation by Eva Novotny, SGR, on 19 April 2004