The science policy discussion on RTE tonight was disappointing. Made the subject sound boring, and for insiders only - in my view 4 days ago
Let's face it, the Irish government's science policy is incoherent and short sighted. Definitely not the best use of hard earned tax euros 4 days ago
The countries that do best in sci educ. are those with a strong science tradition, & lots of scientific role models - eg Israel and Finland 4 days ago
The best return for the taxpayer's investment in science will come only when the gov funds the best scientists, and then gets out of the way 4 days ago
Suggestion to the Gov re: science policy: Fund the best scientists! It doesn't matter if they are studying beetles, or black holes! 4 days ago