Abstract
A FEDERATION of Scientific Societies has been formed in enable the member societies to work erin matters of common interest. Pir science are both strongly represent the aeration, which will provide a meeting Wund for workers in both academic and technological firds on the widest possible basis. The new body ill not in any way seek to take over any of tho/fe activities which are the functions of the participating societies. It will, however, assist the executives of these societies in arranging their meetings and discussions to the greatest advantage of the members, many of whom belong to several societies. A calendar will be issued twice a year giving a list and dates of all meetings to be held by the societies in the Manchester district. The wider activities of the Federation are yet to be planned in detail. It is already interesting itself in the provision of post-graduate and refresher courses in science, and in this matter will seek the collaboration of the University of Manchester and the technical colleges. It will also pay attention to the problem of bringing scientific matters to public attention in popular form.
Article PDF
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Manchester Federation of Scientific Societies. Nature 158, 579 (1946). https://doi.org/10.1038/158579a0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/158579a0