WOMEN in science will be the topic for a conference being held at Oxford University's Said Business School today.

One hundred young female scientists will be taking part in the conference to discuss how science policy will impact on their futures.

Women scientists, business leaders, politicians and funding bodies will join the debate and speakers will include Oxford West and Abingdon MP Dr Evan Harris, geneticist and Hertford College professor Kay Davies, and entrepreneur and women's campaigner Glenda Stone.