Vision: England's Northwest will be renowned as an area of world-class scientific achievement, creating a magnet for talent and science investment, a powerful driver for innovation and enterprise, and an effective force for delivering benefits to health, the environment and society.

The region is rich in science, technology and talent. Its companies, universities, colleges and research institutions are home to people who are using science to create new businesses, develop better products and services, improve the environment, protect health and enhance quality of life.

The Northwest Science Council sets priorities and provides strategic guidance to the region to enable the Vision to be achieved.

This site provides a gateway to the rich array of resources available in the region. It contains the latest news from science companies and academia across the region, information on regional strengths, guidance on support mechanisms available and links many valuable resources. Reports and publications are also available.

QUICK LINKS

Health Technology Devices - Call for proposals

Event: BA Festival of Science - one of Europe's largest science festivals - Liverpool, 6 - 11 September '08.

Visit our Strategy page to read more about the new Northwest Science Strategy 2007 - 2010

Watch the Northwest Science video (6.2mb) to see what the region offers.