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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14th January 2014 New Delhi, India

by Leena Arora

Europe acting together to promote research and innovation cooperation in India

Awareness Raising and Information Campaign in India – 9 January to 31 March 2014 Last week I was at the Indian Institute of Technology – Delhi (IIT-D) to represent the UK at the first event of the European Roadshow 2014 Research, Innovation & Higher Education. The UK shares strong linkages with the IIT-D and it […]

13th January 2014 Montreal, Canada

by Mario Rivero-Huguet

Fashion goes geeky

We are moving closer to the point where we want full 24/7 access to our information data and technology. One of the most obvious ways to stay connected is to integrate this technology into our clothing. Although the fashion industry has always been avant-garde, it has however lagged behind in the use of Information Technology. […]

10th January 2014 Toronto, Canada

by John Preece

Global SIN Conference 2013: A summary from Twitter

Trouble reading this story or moving through pages? Check it out on Storify here: http://storify.com/SINCanada/global-sin-conference-2013 [View the story “Global SIN Conference 2013” on Storify]

31st December 2013 New Delhi, India

by Tom Wells

Review of 2013

2013 has been quite a year for the UK Science and Innovation Network and our partners in India. In January, we took part in the visit of UK Health Minister, Anna Soubry. Health was a major theme of our work this year, which covered medical devices, regulations, an MoU signing, and preparations for workshops on […]

Interview with Dr Venki Ramakrishnan

As Swati has mentioned, over the course of December and January, we’ve been lucky enough to have a number of UK Nobel Prize winners visit India to give lectures. We’re particularly grateful to Dr Venki Ramakrishnan, who will be spending over a month here and giving lectures in five cities. I caught up with Dr […]

23rd December 2013 New Delhi, India

by Swati Saxena

Senior Science and Innovation Adviser

A Nobel week in New Delhi

The festive season has begun on a brilliant note with Dr Venki Ramakrishnan and Sir Paul Nurse, both UK based Nobel Laureates visiting Delhi last week. Dr Ramakrishnan delivered his public lecture on ‘Antibiotics and the Cell’s Protein Factory’ on Monday in AIIMS had a spell bound audience. The account of his lab’s work on […]

18th December 2013 Science and Innovation Network

by Shalini Singh

Indo-UK Design Escapades

I have been a ‘SIN’ner for merely two months but I am consciously obligated to say that I have had the most enriching experience in this short span of time. Just as I finished ‘Innovation’ week it was time to prepare for and welcome the Design Delegation team i.e. Mr John Mathers, CEO, Design Council, Mr […]

16th December 2013 Washington DC, USA

by Bradley Keelor

Senior Science and Innovation Policy Advisor

Governing under the influence (of science)

In November, I was able to spend some time with Professor David Cope of Cambridge University – the former Director of the UK’s Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) – while he was at the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) in Washington. In his time at GAO, David has been working with the Chief […]

5th December 2013 Ottawa, Canada

by Alexandra Weirich

Ottawa to Vancouver Roadie! With a side of Canada-UK science…

Hi – me again! This time writing from the British Consulate-General in Vancouver. For those who keep up with our blog, I was previously working at the British High Commission in Ottawa as Science and Innovation Officer. With Nicole back in her seat as team lead in Ottawa, I moved out West to take up […]

4th December 2013 Ottawa, Canada

by Alexandra Weirich

Ground Control to Major Tim – What does Canadian Col Chris Hadfield recommend that UK astronaut Tim Peake bring with him to space?

Col Chris Hadfield has been busy since returning to planet Earth. He has been touring Canada promoting his new book and answering the public’s inexhaustible questions about life in space. On November 17th, at Science World in Vancouver, Chris was taking questions from both the curious public and curious astronauts! In this unique UK-Canada space […]

About Global Science and Innovation Network

We use this blog to showcase the work of the UK Science and Innovation Network. We have approximately 90 officers in over 30 countries and territories around the world building…

We use this blog to showcase the work of the UK Science and Innovation Network. We have approximately 90 officers in over 30 countries and territories around the world building partnerships and collaborations on science and innovation. SIN officers work with the local science and innovation community in support of UK policy overseas, leading to mutual benefits to the UK and the host country.

We work to four objectives; prosperity, security, influence and development, across 11 thematic programs; Health and Life Sciences, Clean Energy ,Food and Agriculture, Future Manufacturing, Digital Economy, Quantum Technology, Future Cities, Resources and Resilience, Polar Regions, Space and Oceans.