SPE Thursday, 19th March, 2020.

Here are the topic in Science policy for this week:

National:

Federal budget will focus on coronavirus response, climate change

COVID-19: updates for Canada’s universities

Le «vrai» nombre de gens infectés par le coronavirus

Study finds equity, diversity and inclusion policies off to a “strong start” at research-intensive universities

International:

Mass testing, school closings, lockdowns: Countries pick tactics in ‘war’ against coronavirus

Respirators, quarantines, and worst-case scenarios: Lab animal facilities grapple with the pandemic

China’s aggressive measures have slowed the coronavirus. They may not work in other countries

UK cues up big funding increases for R&D

Why airport screening won’t stop the spread of coronavirus

And for some exciting #SciPolJobs, opportunities and local events we have:

National:

Director, Government and Community Relations, VIA Rail Canada

Senior Policy Analyst, BC Public service

Summer fellowship in policy and public affairs

Policy analyst/Administrative officer, BC Public Service

International:

Basic Science and medical educators, Atlanta Georgia

Internship, Women and Foreign Policy, Summer 2020

Policy and Advocavy Intern, IPPF New York

Local events:

INGSA 2020, Montreal

Keep an eye out for our next week's update in the news section #SPEthursday #ThisWeekinSciPol #SciPolJobs