15th March 2017 Calgary, Canada
Canada: 8 bold women in Calgary
#BeBoldForChange was the theme for International Women’s Day on 8 March. So, I thought, what better way to celebrate March 8 than with 8 bold women.
14th November 2013 Calgary, Canada
An introduction from Calgary
I have only been on the job a few weeks now, and it has been an extreme pleasure to join the Science and Innovation team. It is very exciting to be covering the wealth of opportunities offered across Alberta…
24th April 2013 Calgary, Canada
Knowledge is GREAT: engaging Alberta’s future leaders
Students these days have it easy. I remember when I graduated from Calgary’s Mount Royal University not so long ago, things were different. Sure, I knew that a British Consul-General was coming to Calgary, but he wasn’t interested in hearing my opinion… was he?
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16th January 2013 Calgary, Canada
Music is GREAT (in Calgary)
Music is GREAT. I challenge you to debate that point. And in my obviously biased opinion, British music is the greatest. I grew up listening to the tunes of The Clash, Rolling Stones, Queen, David Bowie, Duffy, The Spice Girls, The Who, and Elton John. I still do (Spice Girls at Christmas and birthdays only). The […]
21st December 2012 Ottawa, Canada
A time of reflection
We’re into that final pre-Xmas flurry of activity, and I’m sure you’re all frantically getting ready for the holiday season. I know I am, and I’m ashamed to say that I’ve bought most of my Christmas presents online this year, which removes some of the romance of shopping, but makes life a lot easier! But […]
11th October 2012 Toronto, Canada
A preview of CSPC 2012
The 4th Canadian Science Policy Conference (CSPC), subtitled Building Bridges for the Future of Science Policy, will take place in Calgary between 5 and 7 November 2012. We have excellent UK representation this year, with speakers in two panels and SIN Officers in attendance: The Fundamental Research as a Driver for Long-Term Canadian Innovation panel […]
24th August 2012 Calgary, Canada
Alberta’s fascinating contrasts
My family and I have just celebrated two months in Alberta. Arriving just prior to Stampede was thrilling. Being the first British Consul General resident in Calgary is a huge honour. Identifying a clone to pack everything in (we cover Saskatchewan and Manitoba too) is an increasing priority. To me, Alberta is a Province of […]
15th September 2011 Ottawa, Canada
British Day at Spruce Meadows
Last weekend I had the honour of taking in my first British Day at Spruce Meadows. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUREzQkcaQE