Vision and mission
The STEM agenda continues to be a high priority of the coalition government, with science and innovation policy a crucial factor in economic growth. In challenging times there is a need for informed thinking on policy and strategy in science and innovation, particularly relating to education and skills which have never been as important. The Observatory will attempt to meet this need.
The priorities of the Observatory are:
- Provision of research, evaluation, intelligence, research synthesis and ‘polemical’ writing on key developments in STEM, particularly education and skills issues
- Informing and influencing policy makers and strategic audiences in developing responses to these agendas
- Provision of an independent and critical body for policy comment
