Scottish Government

Halcrow Group Limited
ISBN 978 0 7559 6833 6 (Web only publication)
ISSN 0950 2254
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CONTENTS

LIST OF ACRONYMS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
1.2 Methodology
1.3 Structure of the report

2 POLICY AND CONTEXT REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Background
2.3 Strategic context
2.4 Long term objectives of the Science Strategy for Scotland
2.5 Summary

3 CONTRIBUTION TO THE SCIENCE STRATEGY FOR SCOTLAND
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Contribution to the Science Curriculum 3-18
3.3 Profiling careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
3.4 Disseminating scientific research
3.5 Profiling new products and processes
3.6 Summary

4 BEST PRACTICE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF LINKAGES
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Review of Best Practice
4.3 Assessment of networking activity and sectoral linkages
4.4 Summary

5 DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Development of performance objectives
5.3 Assessment against performance objectives
5.4 Summary

6 OPTIONS FOR FUTURE INTERVENTIONS
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Evidence on impact of universal free entry
6.3 Stakeholder views on future interventions
6.4 Quantifying impact of future interventions
6.5 Sustainability of future funding
6.6 Summary

7 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

ANNEX I - LIST OF CONSULTEES
ANNEX II - SURVEY OF VISITORS
ANNEX III - MODEL FOR FUTURE INTERVENTIONS

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.