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News Release from: Royal Academy of Engineering
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 08 March 2005
Academy applauds science budget
allocations
The Royal Academy of Engineering HAS welcomed the Government's commitment to its innovation agenda.
Responding to the latest science budget allocations, Lord Broers, President of The Royal Academy of Engineering, said: "The Royal Academy of Engineering welcomes today's announcement by the Prime Minister" "It recognises that engineering is the creative force at the heart of the innovation process and reflects the Government's commitment to its innovation agenda"
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 Jun 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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He added: "The announcement will enable British engineering to deliver greatly enhanced outcomes for the health and wealth of the nation".
"And, for the Academy, it will enable us to pursue an ambitious programme that addresses today's critical issues".
"These include inspiring and motivating young people into careers in engineering, building an even better bridge between industry and our universities, and getting more out of the country's hugely successful science base".
Academy Chief Executive, Philip Greenish, said: "Not only does today's announcement underline the vital role of engineering; it is also an enormous vote of confidence by Government in the academy, its fellowship and its staff, and their belief in our ability to make a difference".
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