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16th April 2019 Beijing

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by Helena Ou

Senior Science Policy Adviser for FCO Science and Innovation Network in China

Working with China to produce an apple of lasting legacy

China is the world’s largest apple producer, harvesting 31 million tons in 2018 which accounted for 50% of the global production. Yet the industry suffered a 25% drop from the previous year due to bad weather. The Newton funded RED APPLE project kicked off in Beijing in the changeable spring weather of late March. This […]

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7th May 2018 Beijing, China

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by Zhang Zhan

Newton Fund Programme Officer

Improved Life Ahead with Newton Fund Projects

This March, I visited three research and development projects jointly funded by Chinese and UK government that are tackling the problem of clean energy, mobility and aging via the Newton Fund: China-UK Research and Innovation Bridges competition. Transition and access to affordable, reliable and clean energy systems is vital for mitigating further climate change and […]

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23rd December 2016 Kenya

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by Serah Nderitu

Science and Innovation Officer

A Dialogue on Sustainable Water Resources for Africa at the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Annual Congress in Nairobi

Access to safe drinking water is fundamental to human development and well-being. It is also a fundamental human right, as recognised in 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly. Worldwide, over 663 million people still lack access to safe drinking water; nearly half of this population lives in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Science and innovation must […]

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15th December 2016 Beijing, China

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by Holly White

Head of the Science and Innovation Network in China and the Science and Innovation Regional Manager for Asia Pacific

Developing the first UK-China joint strategy on science and innovation

On 6th December I attended the 4th UK-China People to People Dialogue which is chaired by Vice Premier Liu Yandong and Jeremy Hunt. It covers a range of issues including science and innovation, education, health and culture. John Loughhead, Chief Scientific Advisor at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, travelled to Shanghai to […]

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24th November 2016 New Delhi, India

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by Aditi Sharma

Adviser for Newton Fund in India

Newton at TECH Summit – developing UK-India ‘RISTA’

I got an opportunity to attend the India-UK TECH Summit which was held in New Delhi from 7-9 November 2016, a mega event showcasing GREAT Britain’s technological prowess and opening up portals for greater Indian investment and partnership. This three day spectacle comprised of a gamut of activities which included five summits on technology, innovation […]

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22nd November 2016 Bangalore, India

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Dr Ruth McKernan CBE

Chief Executive, Innovate UK

Connected cities – seeking new opportunities for global partnership

I arrived in India after an exciting few days at the Innovate 2016 event in Manchester, co-hosted by Innovate UK and the Department for International Trade. Cities of the future were an important theme of the event, showcasing UK innovation. Panel sessions and presentations covered topics ranging from urban living to autonomous transport, and digital […]

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5th October 2016 Bangalore, India

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by Murtaza Khan

Deputy Head of Science & Innovation, India

UK-India science and innovation is at the heart of ‘Unbeatable Combination’

UK and India’s research investments have grown enormously. In 2008, £1 million had been invested – today that figure stands at over £200 million. The continued excellence of the UK research base and innovation ecosystem makes us perfect partners. Our aim to build strong and systemic relationships is no better demonstrated by the Newton Fund. […]

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26th July 2016 New Delhi, India

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by Rita Sharma

Head of Newton Fund in India

Newton Fund spearheading UK’s science and innovation partnership with India

Last month I was at the 5th UK-India Science and Innovation Council meeting in London where the UK’s Minister for Science and Universities Jo Johnson welcomed his counterpart from India Dr Harsh Vardhan to jointly assess the collaborations between the two countries in the areas of science and innovation. Both the ministers met at the […]

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29th January 2016 Beijing, China

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by Zhang Zhan

Newton Fund Programme Officer

Newton Fund Bridges UK and China in Research and Innovation

Last week the strongest cold wave in decades swept China and people were advised to stay indoors. In spite of this, my colleagues and I at SIN network did not feel the coldness at all but rather joined the exciting Newton Fund Research & Innovation Bridges partnership brokering visit and witnessed great enthusiasm from both […]

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23rd December 2015 Beijing, China

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by Holly White

Head of the Science and Innovation Network in China and the Science and Innovation Regional Manager for Asia Pacific

12 Days of SIN China

As I sit in the office feeling festive, I’m wondering how SIN China’s highlights this year would be represented, if they were numbers in the “12 Days of Christmas” song. This might not be a normal activity, but here is my attempt…. 1 Golden Era 2 hundred of China’s regulators trained in cosmetics product safety […]

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