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4th February 2014 Toronto, Canada
Canadian science news: 27 January-2 February 2014
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4th February 2014
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Honduras – Teniendo un espectáculo
Esta semana representé a el Reino Unido en la Inauguración Presidencial en Honduras. Desde una perspectiva personal o digamos de un diplomático a otro – estoy maravillada de cómo el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores logró manejar las delegaciones de más de 90 países y asegurarse de que todos estábamos en el lugar correcto en el […]
4th February 2014
This post was published when the author was in a previous role
Istanbul – a multi-faith centre
A guest blog by Nadia Hashmi, Second Secretary for internal politics and human rights at the British Embassy in Ankara, Turkey The grandeur of the Blue Mosque. The intricate mosaics of the Chora church. The breath-taking Hagia Sophia. All these monuments reflect how Istanbul has for centuries been a centre of religious belief. Istanbul’s diversity […]
3rd February 2014 British High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica
The UK Bribery Act
A key message that we have been working on is spreading the word that a clear nexus exists between strong institutions, an effective rule of law and transparency, on the one hand, and economic growth, on the other.
3rd February 2014 Tripoli, Libya
National dialogue points to brighter future for Yemen
Whilst I was still an Ambassador in Yemen, I wrote a blog offering some tips to the newly appointed members of Yemen’s National Dialogue Conference. I suggested that if they were to rise to the huge historical responsibility placed on their shoulders, and heal the country’s divisions allowing it to become more secure and prosperous, […]
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3rd February 2014 New Delhi, India
UK-India: Building the ‘cities for the future’
Over the past year, the UK’s Science and Innovation Network in India, Research Councils UK India, DFID, British Council – India, and the Energy, Climate & Growth Unit have facilitated several collaborations between key stakeholders in India and the UK to promote bilateral research co-operation in the area of ‘Future Cities’. These stakeholders include academic […]
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3rd February 2014 Mumbai, India
Interview with Prof. Peter Lindstedt, Imperial College London
During the recent GREAT Britain campaign in Indore (January 15-16, 2014), Prof. Peter Lindstedt from the Imperial College London delivered a couple of interesting talks on automotive engineering to academic and industry audiences. In the middle of a bustling networking session, I was able to find a quiet corner to chat up with Prof. Lindstedt […]
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3rd February 2014 Mumbai, India
S&IN in Indore
The UK Science & Innovation Network (S&IN), India partnered with the UK Trade & Investment to invite Prof. Peter Lindstedt from the Imperial College London to the GREAT Britain campaign in Indore (Madhya Pradesh) during January 15-16, 2014. Prof. Lindstedt is the Consul for the Faculty of Engineering & Business School, and Professor of thermofluids […]
31st January 2014 Washington DC, USA
A whole new world
The following is a guest post by Dean Churm, British Consul and Consular Regional Operations Manager for the eastern and southern United States. The British Vice-Consulate in Orlando first opened its doors in 1994 following the growth in charter holiday packages to the Disney area (or the House of the Mouse as it is sometimes known locally). Over […]
31st January 2014 Brasilia, Brazil
Catalysing Partnerships – Guest blog by Mariana Almeida
The staff of the UK Department for International Development in Brasil went through a complete change in less than a year. The team has now a new face and even though each member has his/her own personality and experience, we all share the common goal of working with cooperation and international development in search of […]
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