Foresight aims to provide challenging visions of the future, to ensure effective strategies now. It does this by providing a core of skills in science-based futures projects and unequalled access to leaders in government, business and science.

The current round of Foresight - launched in April 2002 - operates through a fluid, rolling programme that looks at 3 or 4 areas at any one time. The starting point for a project area is either: a key issue where science holds the promise of solutions; or, an area of cutting edge science where the potential applications and technologies have yet to be considered and articulated. For more about the projects click visit the Foresight website.

OST Objectives
	To sustain and improve the science and engineering base;
	To improve the performance of Government departments using science and technology;
	To optimise the benefits to UK science from EU and international activities;
	To improve the flow of people and ideas between the science and engineering base and users;
	To improve engagement between science and the rest of society;
	To ensure sound advice is given to Ministers across Government on science issues; In delivering our objectives, to reach out, value people and be courageous.

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