Aims
- Foster co-operation and collaboration amongst member bodies
- Influence science policy and strategy
- Advance professionalism in science
- Promote enhancement in the level and quality of scientific education, knowledge and skills in the UK
- Encourage and stimulate knowledge transfer and the exchange of expertise by developing collective approaches to the needs of the economy and of society
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