Global Science and Innovation Network
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
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24th May 2016
Delhi, India
I was invited to a meeting of industry and academics who were focussing on translating excellent research into real world solutions. The event was held at the DST Centre for Policy Research at Panjab University. A key challenge India faces is bridging the gap between industry and researchers. This is vital in solving bigger problems […]
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23rd May 2016
San Francisco, USA
Halting the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the major global health challenges of the 21st century. It is estimated that around 700,000 people die each year from drug resistant diseases, including drug resistant strains of HIV, TB and malaria. If not tackled, AMR could cause up to 10 million deaths annually by […]
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20th May 2016
Houston, USA
Longitude Prize is a five-year challenge with a £10 million prize fund. Launched in November 2014 it aims to conserve antibiotics for future generations, revolutionising global healthcare. It commemorates the 300th anniversary of the Longitude Act of 1714, the first British challenge prize, to determine longitude at sea. The prize is looking for a quick and […]
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20th May 2016
Los Angeles, USA
In July 2012, Elon Musk touted a proposal that would place the Jetsons within the realm of possibility. He proposed a solar-powered tunnel which could transport people from Los Angeles to San Francisco in an unbelievable 30 minutes. You would think we were discussing the future, but this idea has been floating around for over a […]
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19th May 2016
Los Angeles, USA
It’s easy to forget that there are trillions of microbes that call us home. We tend to only think about our inhabitants when they’re causing us harm, but science suggests there’s much more to our microscopic squatters. Currently hailed as “the holy grail of health and wellness,” the microbiome is the ecosystem that lives in, […]
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19th May 2016
Los Angeles, USA
Agriculture and Food Systems call (~£15M) The challenge of ensuring access to a safe, sufficient and nutritious diet for a healthy life – whilst maintaining a healthy agri-environment – will intensify as demand for food rises with an increasing global population, urbanisation and changing diets. At the same time as ensuring a sustainable food supply […]
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16th May 2016
San Francisco, USA
Funding Opportunity The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Silicon Valley Office has issued a solicitation for innovators to submit ideas focused on Internet of Things (IoT) Security—HSHQDC-16-R-00035. This call, open until December 11, 2016, is seeking solutions from participants from across the nation (and around the world) addressing one, some or all of the following three areas: […]
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20th April 2016
New Delhi, India
I was privileged to attend the dissemination event of DFID’s CRISSA (Climate Research and Information Services in South Asia) programme which remains close to my heart due to my role in programme managing it during my short stint with the DFID’s South Asia Research Hub in 2012-13. As I spent two full days sitting back […]
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11th April 2016
San Francisco, USA
A number of national government science funding agencies, including the UK’s Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences are partnering in the Trans-Atlantic Platform 2016 Digging into Data Challenge (T-AP DiD). Digging into Data is a grant competition […]
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7th April 2016
Mumbai, India
Dr Teresa Inkster, Lead Infection Control Doctor with the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK recently visited Mumbai to explore UK-India collaborations in design for infection control and prevention. Through this guest blog, Dr Inkster shares her experience, thoughts, and possibilities. In March 2016, I travelled to Mumbai, India with two Infection Control colleagues from […]
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