A blog showcasing the work of the Global UK Science and Innovation Network, approximately 90 officers in over 30 countries and territories around the world
17th November 2016 Science Innovation USA
As a child, I never thought I was going to become a scientist. My story does not start with a major epiphany of looking up at the stars and realizing I was going to be an astrophysicist. Luckily for me I had an older brother who had an incredible affinity for math and science, so […]
16th November 2016 London, UK
The UK and Japan share certain characteristics. They are both proud island nations with a strong seafaring tradition. Their citizens are often considered somewhat reserved by others but are well known to enjoy the shared experience of team sports. Importantly for us, there has been a long tradition of seeking excellence in science and technology […]
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15th November 2016 Canberra, Australia
It’s been a busy couple of months since I joined the British High Commission as part of the UK Science and Innovation Network. In a short space of time, I’ve worked on topics including antimicrobial resistance, genomics, clean energy and space. I’ve attended a conference on innovation in agriculture, visited a miniature satellite, and helped […]
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27th October 2016 Auckland, New Zealand
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a cosmonaut and an astronaut? Or why most rocket launch sites are near the equator? Or actually how far above your head is Space? Well I’ve got answers to those at the foot of this blog. But another thing you might want to ask yourself (particularly […]
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26th October 2016 Delhi, India
One of the commonly used buzz word today is ‘ecosystem’ especially when it comes to Technology Business Incubator (TBI) and start ups. So to find out more I spoke with Karthik Durgaprasad, who works in South East England for local government. Karthik has over ten years plus experience of delivering start-up programmes in London for […]
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24th October 2016 Mumbai, India
In India it is believed every new activity should be planned on an auspicious day for future success. So when the UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) organised a 3-day programme in Mumbai and Chennai for UK academics it fell (somewhat coincidentally) across Ganesh Chaturthi, Eid and Onam from 12-14 September 2016. Industrial biotechnology is […]
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17th October 2016 Science and Innovation Network
In the global race to develop self driving cars, both Singapore and the UK are in the running. For Singapore, smart cars are part of the Smart Nation future. What better example of a technology that can enhance the lives of citizens, and make smarter use of city infrastructure, than autonomous vehicles? It is no […]
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13th October 2016 San Francisco, USA
UK and US delegates discuss issues in Plant Health Research during a breakout session (photo credit: Stefania Di Mauro-Nava) When our ancestors began cultivating plants and fungi for food, they brought about a massive change in how human civilizations across the globe developed. The agricultural revolution, which began in the UK, propelled us into the modern […]
13th October 2016 Bangalore, India
Some say we are in or entering the age of the robots. Why? Because robots are transforming the way we work and live – from manufacturing to farming, space exploration to surgical operations, cleaning our homes to entertaining us. The UK has a rich and colourful story in producing and shaping robotic technologies. The Eric, […]
12th October 2016 Delhi, India
The UK Science and Innovation Network is running interactive workshops to support Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) in India through a series of workshops across 4-cities who have confirmed interest in this area. These cities are Chennai, Kolkata, Chandigarh and Pune. The aim of this workshop is to share the best practices from established TBI managers, […]
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