Useful Links
You may find these websites interesting and useful. If you would like to add a site to this list, please contact us with the website address. Café Scientifique Launceston is not responsible for content on these sites. Inclusion of the sites in this list does not imply ownership or sponsorship by those organisations of Café Scientifique Launceston.
Café Scientifique - national network
"Cafe Scientifique is a forum for debating science issues, not a shop window for science. We are committed to promoting public engagementwith science and to making science accountable."
"The Royal Society (is) the national academy of science of the UK and the Commonwealth, is at the cutting edge of scientific progress. We support many top young scientists, engineers and technologists, influence science policy, debate scientific issues with the public and much more. We are an independent, charitable body which derives our authoritative status from over 1400 Fellows and Foreign Members."
The Royal Academy of Engineering
"As Britain’s national academy for engineering, we bring together the country’s most eminent engineers from all disciplines to promote excellence in the science, art and practice of engineering. Our strategic priorities are to enhance the UK’s engineering capabilities, to celebrate excellence and inspire the next generation, and to lead debate by guiding informed thinking and influencing public policy."
"At the Royal Institution you can explore two centuries of great scientific breakthroughs, and discover the newest big ideas about our universe and everything in it. We're a museum, an events space, a place to eat and drink, and much more."
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
"The IET is one of the world’s leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world. The Devon and Cornwall Local Network hosts a wide range of events during the year, all of which are open to non-members."