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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8th August 2011 Toronto, Canada

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by John Preece

Official opening of the Centre for Brain and Mind: Post 2 of 2

This is John Preece guestblogging about a recent trip to the University of Western Ontario for the official opening of the Centre for Brain and Mind (see also Lara Kaute’s post from July 29th). The Centre boasts some 20 principal investigators, including Dr. Adrian Owen (Canada Excellence Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging and […]

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4th August 2011 Toronto, Canada

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by John Preece

July in Canadian science

July’s SIN newsletter, covering science and technology news in Canada, is out! Click here to download the PDF version. If you would like to be added to the mailing list and receive it automatically in your inbox, leave a comment below or send us an e-mail. This is John Preece assisting Nicole Arbour on the […]

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3rd August 2011 Toronto, Canada

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by John Preece

June in Canadian science

June’s SIN Newsletter, covering science and technology news in Canada, is out! Click here to download the PDF version. If you would like to be added to the mailing list and receive it automatically in your inbox, leave a comment below or send us an e-mail. This is John Preece assisting Nicole Arbour on the […]

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29th July 2011 Toronto, Canada

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by John Preece

Our new SIN intern at the British Consulate-General Toronto: Lara Kaute

This is John Preece guestblogging about the newest addition to the SIN Canada team – our intern in Toronto, Lara Kaute. Lara will be with us for about a month, working with Media and Public Affairs (MPA) and Scottish Development International (SDI) as well as SIN. She is extremely well-qualified to work in the Foreign […]

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27th July 2011 Ottawa, Canada

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by Nicole Arbour

Science Diplomacy with Professor David Clary, Chief Scientific Advisor to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

On my most recent trip to London, I had the pleasure of meeting with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office‘s (FCO’s) Chief Scientific Advisor (CSA), Professor David Clary. We took this opportunity to put together a video blog with his thoughts on science diplomacy, while enjoying a bit of sun in St. James’s Park. Here’s what […]

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22nd July 2011 Toronto, Canada

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by John Preece

UKHEIU releases guide to UK higher education and partnerships for overseas universities

This is John Preece guestblogging about an excellent new guide from the UK Higher Education International Unit (UKHEIU). As UK science officers, we here at SIN Canada are often approached by Canadian universities for information about how they can collaborate or partner with their British counterparts. Now, UKHEIU has done all our information-finding for us […]

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18th July 2011 Ottawa, Canada

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by Nicole Arbour

Our New SIN Intern at the British High Commission in Ottawa – Alexandra Weirich

What better way to explore a new experience, while figuring out what you want to do with the rest of your life than doing an internship with the British High Commission in Ottawa (or in other posts around the world, where opportunities arise)? It is once again my pleasure to introduce you another of our […]

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18th July 2011 Ottawa, Canada

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by Nicole Arbour

Our New SIN Intern at the British High Commission in Ottawa – Rasna Sherchan

It’s my pleasure to introduce you to our newest SIN Intern, Rasna Sherchan.  Rasna is bubbly and enthusiastic and a pleasure to work with.  She has had lots of variend and interesting experience that she will be able to build on with us as part of the Science & Innovation team in Canada. To date […]

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11th July 2011 Toronto, Canada

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by John Preece

Canada releases two major reports on innovation

This is John Preece guestblogging about recent reports issued by two of Canada’s influential advisory bodies – the federal Science, Technology and Innovation Council and the provincial Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity. The reports detail the current status and future directions of innovation in Canada: State of the Nation 2010 and Canada’s Innovation Imperative. Both […]

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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.

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