LibSTEMM
The home of Science and Technology within the Liberal Democrats
Formerly known as ALDES, LibSTEMM aims to bridge the gap between scientists and politicians; putting evidence based policies at the heart of our party.
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Health Innovation in a Changing Climate: Tackling Disease on the Front Line
Read more: Health Innovation in a Changing Climate: Tackling Disease on the Front LineFringe Event at Liberal Democrat Spring 2025 Conference Co-hosted by: Malaria No More UK, Green Liberal Democrats, Liberal Democrats for International Development (LDID), and LibSTEMMChair: Lydia Paynter (Malaria No More UK)Panellists: Lord Jonny Oates, Brian Mathew MP, Dr Mehreen Dattoo (Oxford/Jenner Institute) Overview This panel explored how climate change is accelerating global health threats, particularly in low-income countries.…
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A positive politics will maximise the positive outcomes of science, technology, and innovation
Read more: A positive politics will maximise the positive outcomes of science, technology, and innovationA new approach to R&D and STEMM is possible. With new levels of investment and collaboration Executive summary Politicians and professionals need to find new positive ways of communicating the outcomes of research and development (R&D) and all areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) for people, places, and solving society’s long-term challenges.…
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UK’s AI regulation strategy: an actual Brexit benefit?
Read more: UK’s AI regulation strategy: an actual Brexit benefit?The government has released its strategy for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which it calls a “pro-innovation approach”. To sum it up, no new legislation or regulatory body will be introduced to deal with AI, at least for now. Instead, existing regulatory bodies are tasked to develop AI strategies and make sure that AI…