Description
STFC Science Board (Facilities and Laboratories) member; The Science Board (Facilities and Laboratories) has the following remit (see also: https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/stfc/how-we-are-governed/advisory-boards/science-board/stfc-science-board-facilities-and-laboratories-members-and-meeting-dates-2/):3.1.1 Reviews and considers long-term National Laboratories and large-scale Facilities science, technology and accelerator strategies for STFC. This includes identifying and prioritising scientific opportunities and understanding the underpinning technological development.
3.1.2 Consults with the appropriate communities to ensure the science, technology and accelerator strategies for the facilities and STFC National Laboratory departments represents the needs of the UK multidisciplinary user community.
3.1.3 Advises on the strategic importance of possible new areas of activity, new collaborations and partnerships.
3.1.4 Advises on strategic priorities across the National Laboratory departments.
3.1.5 Advises on the overall scientific investment portfolio across the National Laboratories, including large-scale capital investments, to support UKRI’s users of multidisciplinary facilities.
3.1.6 Advises on the balance of capability and capacity across international and national large-scale multi-disciplinary facilities.
3.1.7 Provides strategic advice on the STFC 10-year plan for international and national large-scale multi-disciplinary facilities in the context the broader STFC strategy.
3.1.8 Provides co-ordinated advice, alongside Science Board (PPAN), in cross-cutting areas such as technology, computing and accelerators through mechanisms including joint meetings and task and finish groups.
| Period | 21 Nov 2023 → 31 Dec 2025 |
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| Held at | Science and Technology Facilities Council, United Kingdom |
| Degree of Recognition | International |