Society Of Biology's Inaugural Biology Week 2012

EDM number 569 in 2012-13, proposed by Andrew Miller on 15/10/2012.
Categorised under the topic of Science.

That this House celebrates the launch of the Society of Biology's first ever Biology Week in October 2012; notes that among its key objectives is a commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; congratulates the Society for its initiative; applauds the efforts that are being made throughout the UK, especially by teachers in primary and secondary schools, to revitalise the science curriculum and to convey the excitement of science to pupils and students; further notes the wide range of activities organised by the Society in local communities all over the country which are designed to illustrate and focus on the vital role of biology and the biological sciences; further notes that on 17 October 2012 the parliamentary launch of Biology Week is co-sponsored by the hon. Members for Ellesmere Port and Neston, South Basildon and East Thurrock, and Cambridge; and further notes the unrivalled contribution that the study of biology and the biological sciences have made and continue to make to understanding of nature, to quality of life, and to the knowledge economy of the 21st century.

This motion has been signed by a total of 26 MPs.