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
11th May 2015 Chicago, USA
In February the British Consulate in Chicago decamped to Minneapolis for a week in order to increase our engagement in the Twin Cities. A week-long series of events focused on trade, investment, and science. We worked with the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment to bring together local researchers, businesses and students to talk […]
25th March 2015 Toronto, Canada
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23rd March 2015 New Delhi, India
This is how my boss announced my recent official visit to my team members! Not surprisingly I got some envious looks…all in good fun of course as prompt came the reply that some were off to Kerala the week after – again on business of course! But I’m sure you’ll hear about that separately. I […]
20th March 2015 Toronto, Canada
Articles about science and imagination often open with a quotation from a scientist (Einstein, Feynman) or children’s author (Seuss, Silverstein) – perhaps because when dealing with science (encompassing all human knowledge) and imagination (humanity’s boundless creativity), where do you begin? “Begin at the beginning,” the King said, very gravely, “and go on till you come […]
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19th March 2015 Toronto, Canada
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19th March 2015 Mumbai, India
Recently, I met with Ms. Emma House, Director of Publisher Relations, The Publishers Association Limited at the British High Commission New Delhi. Over tea, we chatted about the publishing industry, intellectual property (particularly copyright) and upcoming events! What brings you to India? I am visiting publishers in India, both the Indian office of our UK […]
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11th March 2015 Toronto, Canada
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10th March 2015 New Delhi, India
The UK Science and Innovation Network, together with the British Council and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) organised a half-day workshop on ‘Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – A Case for Intervention’ on 12th February 2015 at New Delhi. The event was held on the sidelines of the ‘Global Education Dialogue […]
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6th March 2015 Montreal, Canada
Every week one of our bloggers will introduce themselves to the world and talk about how much fun it is working in Science Policy. Today our team’s most talented photographer, Mario Rivero-Huguet, says hello from Montreal. Mario Rivero-Huguet– Montreal Born in Uruguay – the country of good tender meat and mate – I have always […]
6th March 2015 Toronto, Canada
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