More about Prospect: science, engineering and technology

Our SET Group covers members from over 100 different branches of the union. Their specialisms range from chemistry to computer science, genetics to geology. The depth and breadth of their knowledge gives Prospect a well-respected voice on science, engineering and technology matters.

The group meets four times a year and brings together representatives from branches across the country to exchange ideas and experiences. It:

• promotes the general professional, occupations and labour market interests of Prospect scientists, engineers and technologists and advises our National Executive Committee on any such matters.
• advises the NEC on general science, engineering and technology policies which have an impact on Prospect and its members. These include the organisation, ethical, economic and social issues surrounding the practice of science, engineering and technology, within the UK and beyond. Also specific areas of policy of concern to Prospect members including, for example, energy, environment, genetic manipulation, agriculture and defence.
• campaigns on these issues and in doing so seeks to improve the position of SET members.

It regularly responds to external requests for views on issues like energy, environment, genetic manipulation and food safety. Recent initiatives include submissions to the government on managing the nuclear legacy, the supply of scientists and engineers, and energy policy.