Royal Astronomical Society hosts parliamentary event to oppose UK astronomy funding cuts
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Summary
The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) is co-hosting a parliamentary drop-in event on 15 June to campaign against severe funding cuts planned for UK astronomy and particle physics. The event will feature prominent scientists including Professor Brian Cox, Dr Becky Smethurst, RAS President Professor Jim Wild, and Astronomer Royal for Scotland Professor Catherine Heymans. The goal is to highlight the benefits of these sciences and build opposition to the proposed cuts.
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This drop-in will feature some of the highest profile astronomers and physicists covering different career stages, including Professor Brian Cox CBE, Dr Becky Smethurst, RAS President Professor Jim Wild and the Astronomer Royal for Scotland Professor Catherine Heymans.
Its aim is to draw attention to the benefits of the sciences, in an effort to build opposition to the cuts.
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