AEA Technology wins 1.2 mln pound research centre contract from UK Government

LONDON (LSE) -- AEA Technology Plc. said it has been awarded 1.2 million pound contract from the UK Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills to lead the establishment of an expert resource centre for public dialogue in science and innovation.

AEA said the centre will build on the Sciencewise programme it has been running since 2006, which opens dialogue between the government and the public over science and technology policy. full story