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11th August 2011
This post was published when the author was in a previous role
The justice reform is working for Romania
I would make one main observation about last week’s report on the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM). The mechanism is working. Thanks to the combined efforts of Romania’s authorities, the European Commission and member states like the UK who have contributed with projects and expertise, Romania has made important progress over the last year in […]
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9th August 2011 Toronto, Canada
Know before you go: 30 destinations where Brits get arrested
This is John Preece bringing you another SIN infographic, this time courtesy of new data from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). The FCO is the government department responsible for British interests outside of Britain, and it has three priorities: Keep Britain safe, make Britain prosperous and support British nationals overseas (the Science and Innovation […]
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8th August 2011 Toronto, Canada
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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8th August 2011 Chevening, UK
Hello!
Following in Gary Fisher’s footsteps as the Chevening engagement manager is a daunting prospect, but here goes…….. As the FCO’s newly appointed Chevening alumni engagement manager, I will be taking forward the excellent work started by Gary on further developing the FCO’s links with its alumni. As a former Chevening Officer in Baku, I have […]
5th August 2011
This post was published when the author was in a previous role
End of Mission
This will be my last blog entry from La Paz. I am about to complete my mission here after just under four most stimulating and fascinating years in Bolivia. From later this month, I shall be taking up my new post as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to The Holy See. My successor, Ross Denny, arrives in […]
5th August 2011 Windhoek, Namibia
London 2012 Olympic Games: one year to go and Namibia is raring…
The final 12 month countdown to the greatest show on earth has now started. London 2012 will explode into action in the Olympic Park in Stratford, east London, on 27 July next year.The preparations are all on track. The Park’s construction is now 88% complete and set to provide a spectacular showcase for the very […]
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5th August 2011
This post was published when the author was in a previous role
A Magnificent Museum
This morning I was at the Budapest Holocaust Museum to meet the new Director and then attend a ceremony and exhibition. The Museum covers a grim topic but is one of the “must-see” venues in our city – a British Parliamentarian (of Jewish origin) visiting last year called it “magnificent”. Not only is it an […]
4th August 2011 Toronto, Canada
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 […]
3rd August 2011 Toronto, Canada
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 […]
2nd August 2011
This post was published when the author was in a previous role
Peaceful Protest or Terrorism?
The past week has seen tens of thousands of protesters on the streets of Syrian cities, calling for end of the rule of Bashar Al-Assad and the introduction of democracy. Again, their peaceful protests were met by a violent response with reports that Syrian troops opened fire with live ammunition, killing at least one hundred […]