As US President Bush bans federal funding for embryonic stem cell research and the EU makes the opposite move, some observers say this could create a new flow of international scientists to Europe.   more »

A well qualified and experienced post-doctoral research associate is sought to work with Dr Simi Ali and Professor John A Kirby on examining the role of non-glycosaminoglycan-binding chemokine receptor agonists for anti-inflammatory therapy. The project is for three years funded by the Wellcome Trust and is in collaboration with Dr I Crane at the University of Aberdeen.   more »

Applications are invited for the position of Research Assistant (RA1B) to work on novel ways to modulate graft inflammation. The project is funded by ROCHE Organ Transplant Research Foundation for 1 year in first instance.   more »

According to the scientists surveyed for a report the pressure to publish research, attract funding to their departments and build careers on 'hard research' means public engagement work, such as debates, dialogues or exhibitions, media appearances or outreach activities with schools, is not a priority. The need to spend more time on research was the top reason, cited by 64 per cent of respondents, stopping scientists getting more engaged with science communication work. Scientists highlighted that public engagement activities were seen by colleagues as being bad for their careers. Some said that it was seen as being done by those who were 'not good enough' for an academic career, that it was 'light' or 'fluffy' and risked reinforcing negative stereotypes for women involved in these activities   more »

Science and engineering academies across the world have been urged to provide more support for women seeking to pursue a career in research, particularly for those who aspire to positions of scientific leadership.   more »