The Shape of Jobs to Come: Possible New Careers Emerging from Advances in Science and Technology (2010 – 2030)

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Purpose of the Study

The purpose of this report is to highlight examples of the kinds of jobs, careers and professions that could result from advances in science and technology in the period from 2010 to 2030. The report was commissioned as part of the Science: [So what? So everything] campaign which aims to promote public interest in science and engineering and highlight their importance to the UK‘s future. Science: [So what? So everything] is funded by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills and supported by a wide range of individuals and organisations.

To help identify and understand the jobs of the future, the study has undertaken a short science and technology ‗horizon scanning‘ exercise. The aim was to identify a sample of key science and technology trends and developments that could occur over the next twenty years and create a timeline highlighting when such developments may come to maturity.