We are developing and implementing our strategy for 2010. Here is an outline of how we see our science work evolving and progressing.

There will be widespread recognition of the role of science, engineering and technology in helping to extend our understanding of the world and develop imaginative solutions to shared problems. Science will provide a common platform for collaboration and discussion that brings people together across deep cultural divides.  The universal language of science will encourage the mutual understanding essential for a more peaceful, secure and economically prosperous world.

• We will be recognised as the UK's principal and most innovative agency for catalysing and sustaining scientific collaboration between young people in the UK and overseas, and the acknowledged leader for demonstrating to young people overseas the creativity and innovation of UK science.

• We will develop our activities in science to build mutually beneficial relationships by demonstrating, to young UK scientists, other sources of innovative science around the world.  

• We will demonstrate that science is a central driver for social and cultural change, and therefore central to cultural relations.  

• We will demonstrate, through a balanced and inclusive programme, that the UK's approach to scientific debate is democratic and rigorous and that we all have much to gain in participating in cross-border dialogues about science.  

• We will reflect the plurality of views in the UK about creativity and innovation and we will be an impartial and trusted international partner.

• We will initiate and sustain, among a wider audience, conversations and discussions about the connections between science, technology and society, thereby inspiring a new generation to find out more about the UK and the impact of science on people's lives.  

• We will develop more extensive international networks of young scientists for the exchange of ideas and knowledge and the creation of new opportunities.  We will exploit the interfaces between science, art, education and governance to develop new products for new audiences.

• We will use new technologies to create access and spark conversations for, and about, scientific creativity and innovation and, thereby, demonstrate our commitment to people who use new technologies in their everyday lives.