Science for Humanity Launch

Science for Humanity is a new not-for-profit organisation seeking to match more of society’s scientific capability to real human needs in the developing world.

It is being founded on the belief that while our society is making incredible progress in the fields of science and technology, more of this knowledge could be translated into genuine innovation that could make a difference to the lives and livelihoods of billions of people.

Science for Humanity will act as a facilitator; working with scientists, development agencies and local communities as well as funding organisations to identify problems and potential solutions and to bring together the people and the funds necessary to turn those solutions into real world applications which bring tangible benefit to people in the developing world.

To achieve this goal, we would first like to build a network of supporters. We hope this will comprise a wide variety of talents, but primarily from those working in the fields of science and technology, international development and those in the business community.

The launch event is an opportunity for you to find out more about Science for Humanity, learn how you can get involved as well as meet and exchange views on this topic with colleagues from a variety of sectors.

Speakers

Introductions by NESTA

Sir Gordon Conway
Chief Scientific Advisor at the Department for International Development

Baroness Susan Greenfield  
Founding trustee of Science for Humanity & Director of the Royal Institution

When: March 4th 2008, 6.00pm -7.00pm

Registration and refreshments from 5.30pm with presentations to start promptly at 6.00pm 

Where: NESTA, 1 Plough Place, off New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1DE

Funded by NESTA and the Sloane Robinson Foundation

Who we are

The Trustees
Justin Anderson            
Andrew Doman             
Julia Goodfellow             
Susan Greenfield    
Simon Trace           

The Team
Alexandra Ife
David Grimshaw
Philip Rowley