That this House congratulates the London Mathematical Society on reaching its 150th anniversary; notes that the inaugural meeting of the London Mathematical Society was held at University College, London at eight o'clock on 16 January 1865, at which Professor Augustus De Morgan was elected as its first President; further notes that a commemorative event will be held on 16 January 2015 at Goldsmiths' Hall, London entitled Mathematics: Unlocking Worlds; further notes that this 150th Anniversary celebration will be addressed by mathematicians at the cutting-edge of mathematics research and further notes that it will showcase the exciting ways in which mathematics touches so many parts of people's daily lives; and applauds the London Mathematical Society for its commitment to the idea that mathematics is for everyone and everybody uses it whether consciously or not.

That this House congratulates the London Mathematical Society on reaching its 150th anniversary; notes that the inaugural meeting of the London Mathematical Society was held at University College, London at eight o'clock on 16 January 1865, at which Professor Augustus De Morgan was elected as its first President; further notes...

That this House celebrates the launch of the Society of Biology's third nationwide Biology Week 2014 from 13 to 19 October 2014; notes that among its key objectives is a commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; congratulates the Society for its initiative and the range of innovative events and activities that have been organised; further congratulates the Society for its wider role in promoting events in Parliament on behalf of the science and engineering community to assist hon. and Right hon. Members in their understanding of science; 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 15 October 2014 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 our understanding of nature, to the quality of life and to the knowledge economy of the 21st century.

That this House celebrates the launch of the Society of Biology's third nationwide Biology Week 2014 from 13 to 19 October 2014; notes that among its key objectives is a commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; congratulates the Society for its initiative and the range of...

That this House congratulates the four students selected to represent the UK at the 25th International Biology Olympiad in July 2014 held in Bali in Indonesia, all of whom brought home medals; notes that over 5,000 students took part in the first round of this competition of which 120 students were selected for a further stage after which the top four students were selected from a shortlist of 16 at the British Biology Olympiad final held at the University of Warwick in April 2014; further congratulates the UK team of Adam Heath (Gold medal winner), Josh Dickerson (Silver medal winner), Dia Ghose (Silver medal winner) and Rebecca Peel (Bronze medal winner) on their outstanding success in this year's international competition; recognises that students in the UK can compete against the very best biologists in the world and come back as winners; and further congratulates the Society of Biology and the UK Biology Competitions Special Interest Group, together with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, for their key role in organising this competition.

That this House congratulates the four students selected to represent the UK at the 25th International Biology Olympiad in July 2014 held in Bali in Indonesia, all of whom brought home medals; notes that over 5,000 students took part in the first round of this competition of which 120 students...

That this House congratulates the Society of Biology on organising this year's Parliamentary Links Day on 24 June 2014 on behalf of the science and engineering community; applauds the theme of Science and Public Trust; welcomes the Society's continuing commitment to serve the public interest by improving the access of all hon. Members to scientific information and a better understanding of science; notes the involvement of the Institute of Physics, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the Council for the Mathematical Sciences, the British Pharmacological Society, the Biochemical Society, the Society for Endocrinology, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Society for Applied Microbiology and the Society for Experimental Biology and many others; further notes that there will be keynote addresses by Sir Mark Walport, the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, the right hon. Member for Birmingham, Hodge Hill, and the President of the Royal Society, Sir Paul Nurse; further notes the contributions from many other eminent scientists and communicators; further notes that Parliamentary Links Day is an established and respected event on the annual Parliamentary calendar; further notes that the Society of Biology and the scientific community remains committed to assisting right hon. and hon. Members on all sides of the House with access to scientific advice; and further welcomes the continuing contribution that Parliamentary Links Day makes to strengthening the dialogue between Parliament and the science and engineering community.

That this House congratulates the Society of Biology on organising this year's Parliamentary Links Day on 24 June 2014 on behalf of the science and engineering community; applauds the theme of Science and Public Trust; welcomes the Society's continuing commitment to serve the public interest by improving the access of...

That this House congratulates the Society of Biology on organising the Voice of the Future 2014 event on 19 March 2014 at the House and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public benefit by seeking to assist right hon. and hon. Members with a better understanding of science; notes that Voice of the Future 2014 is taking place during National Science and Engineering Week and involves young scientists and engineers from all over the UK, including A Level science students; further notes that the event will be addressed by the Minister for Universities and Science, the Shadow Minister for Universities and Science and the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser; further notes the special Science Question Time with hon. Members on the Select Committee on Science and Technology; applauds the involvement in this event of many of the UK's greatest science and engineering organisations, including the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Society of Biology, the Institute of Physics, the Biochemical Society, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the Society for Experimental Biology, the Society for Applied Microbiology, the British Pharmacological Society, the Society for Experimental Biology, the Society of Endocrinology, the Council for the Mathematical Sciences, the Geological Society, the Royal Astronomical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Open University; and welcomes the contribution that Voice of the Future 2014 can make to building and maintaining a constructive dialogue between Parliament and the younger generation of scientists and engineers.

That this House congratulates the Society of Biology on organising the Voice of the Future 2014 event on 19 March 2014 at the House and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public benefit by seeking to assist right hon. and hon. Members with a better...

That this House celebrates the launch of the Society of Biology's second nationwide Biology Week from 12 to 18 October 2013; notes that among its key objectives is a commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; congratulates the Society for its initiative and for the range of innovative events and activities that have been organised; further congratulates the Society for its wider role in promoting events in Parliament on behalf of the science and engineering community to assist hon. and Right hon. Members in their understanding of science; 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; 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 16 October 2013 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 notes the unrivalled contribution that the study of biology and the biological sciences have made and continue to make to our understanding of nature, to the quality of life, and to the knowledge economy of the 21st century.

That this House celebrates the launch of the Society of Biology's second nationwide Biology Week from 12 to 18 October 2013; notes that among its key objectives is a commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; congratulates the Society for its initiative and for the range of...

That this House congratulates Professor Peter Higgs CH FRS FRSE of the University of Edinburgh on the occasion of being awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics 2013 by the Swedish Academy of Sciences; notes the outstanding contribution that Professor Higgs has made to the cause of theoretical and particle physics; further notes that this richly deserved Nobel Prize has been awarded for his role in proposing the mechanism that explains how the most basic building blocks of the universe have mass; further notes that scientists using the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, confirmed that they had found a particle (the Higgs Boson) that matched the theories; further notes that this marked the culmination of 49 years of work since Professor Higgs and his colleagues first described the new type of particle; further congratulates Belgian scientist François Englert for his role and on also being awarded the Nobel Prize; and expresses pride in the achievements of UK science.

That this House congratulates Professor Peter Higgs CH FRS FRSE of the University of Edinburgh on the occasion of being awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics 2013 by the Swedish Academy of Sciences; notes the outstanding contribution that Professor Higgs has made to the cause of theoretical and particle physics;...

That this House congratulates the British Ecological Society on its centenary in 2013; notes that the Society is the oldest such ecology organisation in the world and the largest in Europe; further notes the Society's enormous contribution to the development of ecology over the past hundred years; welcomes the Society's commitment to advancing the science of ecology and communicating ecological science to right hon. and hon. Members on all sides of the House so that environmental policies can be based on sound scientific evidence; further notes the launch of its important new document about the impact of extreme weather events on freshwater ecosystems at an event being held in the Members' Dining Room on 25 June 2013; and further welcomes the Society's efforts to engage members of the public with ecological science through its Festival of Ecology during June 2013.

That this House congratulates the British Ecological Society on its centenary in 2013; notes that the Society is the oldest such ecology organisation in the world and the largest in Europe; further notes the Society's enormous contribution to the development of ecology over the past hundred years; welcomes the Society's...

That this House congratulates The Society of Biology on organising this year's Parliamentary Links Day on 25 June 2013 on behalf of the science and engineering community; applauds the theme of Science and Diversity; welcomes the Society's commitment to serve the public interest by improving the access of all hon. Members to scientific information and a better understanding of science; notes the involvement of the Institute of Physics, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the Council for the Mathematical Sciences, the British Pharmacological Society, the Biochemical Society, the Society for Endocrinology, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Society for Applied Microbiology and the Society for Experimental Biology and many others; further notes the keynote addresses by the Rt hon. Member for Havant and the hon. Member for Birmingham, Ladywood; further notes that other contributors include Dame Nancy Rothwell, Professor Alice Brown, Professor Lesley Yellowlees, Dr Cathy Hobbs, Heather Williams, Beck Smith, Professor Sir Peter Knight, Anne Foster, John Conway, Roma Agrawal, Professor Amrita Ahluwalia and Maggie Aderin-Pocock; further notes that Parliamentary Links Day is an established and respected event on the annual parliamentary calendar; further notes that the Society of Biology and the scientific community remain committed to assisting right hon. and hon. Members on all sides of the House with access to scientific advice; and further welcomes the continuing contribution that Parliamentary Links Day makes to strengthening the dialogue between Parliament and the science and engineering community.

That this House congratulates The Society of Biology on organising this year's Parliamentary Links Day on 25 June 2013 on behalf of the science and engineering community; applauds the theme of Science and Diversity; welcomes the Society's commitment to serve the public interest by improving the access of all hon....

That this House marks the 60th anniversary of the discovery of DNA; notes that the article entitled Molecular Structure of Nucleic Acids: A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid was published by Francis Crick and James D. Watson in the scientific journal Nature in its 171st volume on 25 April 1953; further notes that that was the first publication which described the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA; further notes that much of the data that were used by Crick and Watson came from unpublished work by Rosalind Franklin and several others; applauds the discovery of DNA as having had a major impact on biology, particularly in the field of genetics; and further marks one of the most profound scientific discoveries of the 20th Century.

That this House marks the 60th anniversary of the discovery of DNA; notes that the article entitled Molecular Structure of Nucleic Acids: A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid was published by Francis Crick and James D. Watson in the scientific journal Nature in its 171st volume on 25 April 1953;...

That this House congratulates the Society of Biology on organising Voice of the Future 2013 on 20 March at the House and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public benefit by seeking to assist right hon. and hon. Members with a better understanding of science; notes that Voice of the Future 2013 is taking place during National Science and Engineering Week and involves young scientists and engineers from all over the UK, including A Level science students; further notes that the event will be addressed by the Minister for Universities and Science, the Shadow Minister for Universities and Science and the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir John Beddington; further notes the special Science Question Time with hon. Members on the Select Committee on Science and Technology; applauds the involvement in this event of many of the UK's greatest science and engineering organisations, including the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Society of Biology, the Institute of Physics, the Biochemical Society, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the Society for Experimental Biology, the Society for Applied Microbiology, the British Pharmacological Society, the Society for Experimental Biology, the Society of Endocrinology, the Council for the Mathematical Sciences, the Geological Society, the Royal Astronomical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Open University; and welcomes the contribution that Voice of the Future 2013 can make to building and maintaining a constructive dialogue between Parliament and the younger generation of scientists and engineers.

That this House congratulates the Society of Biology on organising Voice of the Future 2013 on 20 March at the House and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public benefit by seeking to assist right hon. and hon. Members with a better understanding 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.

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...

That this House congratulates the Society of Biology on organising this year's Parliamentary Links Day on 26 June 2012and on the timely theme of Science and Sport in view of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games; notes that Parliamentary Links Day is an established and respected event on the annual Parliamentary calendar; welcomes the Society's commitment to serve the public benefit by improving the access of all hon. Members to scientific information and a better understanding of science; further notes the participation of a wide range of the UK's leading scientific societies including the Society of Biology, the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Physics, the Biochemical Society, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the Council for the Mathematical Sciences, the Society for Experimental Biology, the British Pharmacological Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Society for Applied Microbiology, the Geological Society, the New Engineering Foundation, the Royal Astronomical Society, the Campaign for Science and Engineering and the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee; further notes the keynote addressesby the right hon. Members for Havant and for Dulwich and West Norwood;further welcomes the contribution that scientific societies make to assisting right hon. and hon. Members on all sides of the House; and further welcomes the continuing contribution that Parliamentary Links Day makes to strengthening the dialogue between Parliament and the science and engineering community.

That this House congratulates the Society of Biology on organising this year's Parliamentary Links Day on 26 June 2012and on the timely theme of Science and Sport in view of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games; notes that Parliamentary Links Day is an established and respected event on the...

That this House greatly welcomes the special scientific exhibition entitled SET for Britain which will be held in the Palace of Westminster on 12 March 2012 as a contribution to this year's National Science and Engineering Week; notes that this event in the Terrace Marquee is designed to strengthen the dialogue between Parliament and the science and engineering community; further notes that there will be three consecutive sessions incorporating a total of 180 scientific posters by early-stage and early-career researchers covering the biological and biomedical sciences, the physical sciences and engineering; further notes that prizes will be awarded to those posters judged the best in each scientific discipline; encourages allhon. and right hon. Members to see at first hand the outstandingly high quality of research being carried out in UK universities and elsewhere; pays tribute to the late Dr Eric Wharton who founded this event a decade ago; greatly welcomes the leadership in organising SET for Britain of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, and leading scientific bodies such as the Society of Biology, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry, and others; and believes that the success of the UK in the competitive knowledge economy of the 21st century will depend on its world-class scientific and engineering expertise.

That this House greatly welcomes the special scientific exhibition entitled SET for Britain which will be held in the Palace of Westminster on 12 March 2012 as a contribution to this year's National Science and Engineering Week; notes that this event in the Terrace Marquee is designed to strengthen the...

That this House congratulates the Society of Biology on organising the Voice of the Future 2012 event on 14 March and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public benefit by seeking to assist hon. and right hon. Members with a better understanding of science; notes thatVoice of the Future 2012 is taking place during National Science and Engineering Week and involves young scientists and engineers from all over the UK, including A Level science students from Wallington High School, St Olave's School, Queen's Park Community School and Oxford High School; further notes that the event will be addressed by the Minister for Universities and Science and the Shadow Minister for Innovation and Science; further notes the special Science Question Time with hon. Members on the Select Committee on Science and Technology; applauds the involvement in this event of many of the UK's greatest science and engineering organisations, including the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Society of Biology, the Institute of Physics, the Biochemical Society, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the Society of Experimental Biology, the Society for Applied Microbiology, the British Pharmacological Society, the Society for Council of Mathematical Sciences, the Geological Society, the Royal Astronomical Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry; and welcomes the contribution that Voice of the Future 2012 can maketo building and maintaining a constructive dialogue between Parliament and the younger generation of scientists and engineers.

That this House congratulates the Society of Biology on organising the Voice of the Future 2012 event on 14 March and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public benefit by seeking to assist hon. and right hon. Members with a better understanding of science; notes...

That this House recognises the importance of engineering and congratulates the Royal Academy of Engineering on its 35th anniversary as the UK's national academy for engineering that brings together the most successful and talented engineers for a shared purpose, which is to advance and promote excellence in engineering, which drives technological, economic and social progress.

That this House recognises the importance of engineering and congratulates the Royal Academy of Engineering on its 35th anniversary as the UK's national academy for engineering that brings together the most successful and talented engineers for a shared purpose, which is to advance and promote excellence in engineering, which drives...

That this House welcomes and supports National Science and Engineering Week, 11 to 20 March 2011; notes the work of many schools, community groups, science centres and museums across the country which are organising thousands of events and activities involving hundreds of scientists and engineers; recognises that National Science and Engineering Week and its partners offer a wealth of opportunities for young people to enjoy and learn more about the sciences and engineering; acknowledges that young people are challenged and stimulated by science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) topics; and calls for more to be done, in addition to the STEM clubs and STEM ambassadors schemes, to encourage greater numbers of young people into STEM careers.

That this House welcomes and supports National Science and Engineering Week, 11 to 20 March 2011; notes the work of many schools, community groups, science centres and museums across the country which are organising thousands of events and activities involving hundreds of scientists and engineers; recognises that National Science and...

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) on organising the Parliamentary launch of the United Nations International Year of Chemistry (IYC) 2011 in the House on 24 January at 7pm; notes that this will include an address by the President of the Society, Professor David Phillips, and that the IYC will be officially launched by the right hon. Member for Havant in his capacity as Minister for Universities and Science; notes that the IYC is a UN-approved initiative with the support of chemical societies and other organisations around the world; notes that the IYC aims to increase the public appreciation of chemistry in meeting world needs, to engage young people in chemistry, and to generate enthusiasm for chemistry's creative future; notes further that throughout the year the RSC will be organising a wide range of interactive, entertaining and educational activities for all ages, allowing children and adults alike to explore the crucial role of chemistry in people's lives; notes with interest that this inaugural event will involve the first live chemistry experiments ever performed in the Commons Terrace Marquee and webcast live and that the demonstration will be given by Professor Hal Sosabowski, Professor of the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Brighton; and applauds the constructive role that the Society continues to play in fulfilment of its Royal Charter to serve the public interest by consistently strengthening the relations between science and Parliament.

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) on organising the Parliamentary launch of the United Nations International Year of Chemistry (IYC) 2011 in the House on 24 January at 7pm; notes that this will include an address by the President of the Society, Professor David Phillips, and...

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry for its commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; 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;notes that on 20 October 2010 the prestigious RSC Bill Bryson Science Prize will be presented by the celebrated author himself together with the RSC President Professor David Phillips OBE to Phoebe Devonshire, primary school winner, of West Hill Park School, Titchfield, Fareham, supported by her teacher Mrs Melanie Coote, to Emma Hopkins, secondary school winner, of Gordano School, Portishead, Somerset, supported by her teacher Dr Sylvia Fraser, and to Thomas Earl, Charlotte Norris, Hannah Taylor and Lucy Upot, overall winners of Aberdour School in Burgh Heath, Tadworth, supported by their teacher Stephen Murphy; further congratulates the students' outstanding entries in the RSC Bill Bryson science competition; and further notes the unrivalled contribution that the study of chemistry and the chemical sciences have made and continue to maketo the understanding of nature, to the quality of life and to the knowledge economy of the 21st century.

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry for its commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; 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...

That this House welcomes and supports National Science and Engineering Week, 12 to 21 March 2010 and the What on Earth nature-spotting project to highlight biodiversity in the UK; calls on the public to go out into parks and gardens and to rediscover and appreciate the wealth of biodiversity around them; notes the International Year of Biodiversity 2010 and the work of hundreds of schools, community groups, science centres and museums across the country which are organising events and activities in celebration of National Science and Engineering Week; and welcomes the continuing support for science, technology, engineering and mathematics by hon. Members from all sides of the House.

That this House welcomes and supports National Science and Engineering Week, 12 to 21 March 2010 and the What on Earth nature-spotting project to highlight biodiversity in the UK; calls on the public to go out into parks and gardens and to rediscover and appreciate the wealth of biodiversity around...