Strong universities and science
We will continue to support high levels of investment in Scottish universities and protect their autonomy:
- Champion science funding and support Scottish universities to continue to secure high levels of UK science funding;
- Support more women entering science, technology, engineering and maths, taking seriously the report of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Athena Swan initiative;
- Use Scotland International and the Global Scots network to create a special programme for young women potentially interested in a career in science, using inspiring women scientists from around the world;
- Change the Scottish skills investment plan to make a diverse workforce a key challenge and priority;
- Keep pressure on the UK Government to allow overseas graduates to continue making a contribution in Scotland, to fill skills gaps and benefit our economy;
- Establish a Science & Technology Committee of the Scottish Parliament to raise the profile of science;
- Respect the role of the Chief Scientific Adviser and recruit to fill a vacancy promptly;
- Establish a scientific basis for GM crop policy, using the available evidence on safety, biodiversity and the effectiveness of individual GM technologies before taking decisions.
A penny for education
We'll invest half a billion pounds to transform our schools, colleges and nurseries.
An NHS fit for the future
Tackling the GP Crisis & real action on mental health.
Protecting our environment
Action on climate change & investment in warm homes.
Restoring freedoms
Protecting civil liberties & reforming the police
Freedom for the public sector
Freeing public sector workers from top-down targets
