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Early-career scientists had an opportunity to put their questions to the Minister of State for Universities and Science, and the parliamentary Science and Technology Select Committee at Voice of the Future 2012 in March. Three Affiliate Members attended as representatives of The Physiological Society.

Young scientists and early-career researchers quizzed the Rt Hon David Willetts MP, Minister of State for Universities and Science, Chi Onwurah MP, Shadow Minister for Innovation and Science, and the Science and Technology Select Committee, on matters relating to science and science policy.

The panel were grilled on issues such as career paths in science and funding for higher education.

The event was organised by the Society of Biology as part of National Science and Engineering Week. The participating Affiliate Members were:

• Teresa Kennedy-Lydon
• Hinnah Campwala
• Rima Patel

“It was a fantastic day with young scientists and engineers from all over the country coming together to discuss policies and issues at the heart of research today. I was honoured to be a part of it!” -Hinnah, PhD student, University of East Anglia