Last month, the UK-Kenya Global Health Innovation Network was launched!

This is a project by our partner, Innovate UK, who have created a community that seeks to enhance cancer care quality, drive social change, and promote knowledge sharing between the #UK and #Kenya 🇰🇪🇬🇧

“This isn't a niche issue... fundamentally access to evidence, to research findings, & ensuring it’s open to all, is critical.”💭

Hear Charlotte Watts discuss the need for collaboration across sectors to address issues within #research publishing ⬇
bit.ly/4cfAK2c

🇬🇧 Researchers, don't miss your chance to feed into the development of the next #HorizonEU Framework Programme. ⬇️

Your voice matters; so make yours heard by the deadline of 6⃣ May.

#funding #UK #research #AcademicTwitter

Our Unlocking Space for Business grant call is open!

Up to £3.5m is available to fund innovative uses of satellite data and services within financial services and transport/logistics companies. 🛰️📡🌍

Find out more and apply before 22 May 👉 gov.uk/government/pub…

The British Embassy Tokyo currently has a vacancy for Head of Science and Innovation SEO.

This exciting opportunity is a leadership role at the forefront of the work of 🇬🇧UK in Japan🇯🇵 to facilitate UK-Japan science and innovation collaboration.

More info⬇️
fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-e…

The UK government supports Mark Thomson to be the next Director-General of CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics.

Professor Mark Thomson has the skills, experience and vision to lead CERN at a critical time for its future.

More info⬇️

gov.uk/government/new…

The UK and US have signed a landmark agreement on AI safety.

This will see the UK's AI Safety Institute join forces with the US AI Safety Institute on testing models and sharing research 🇬🇧🇺🇸

Find out more 👇

Learn more about this FCDO Research Commissioning Centre led by 3ie & Uni of Birmingham
➡️bit.ly/cfpRCC

Open opportunities:
▪️AI in food & agr
▪️Shadow economy in the Baltics
▪️Climate change impact on Turkey's rail
▪️Russian information operations in the Baltics

Applications for the Animal Health and Welfare Equipment and Technology Grant are now open 📢

Grants are available to farmers or contractors in the following sectors:
🐑 Sheep
🐖 Pigs
🐔 Poultry
🐄 Cattle

Read our Farming Blog to find out more:
defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/20/ani…

Congratulations to Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock on winning the The Royal Society’s Young People's Book Prize! 🎉

Maggie was made a DBE in the 2024 New Year Honours for services to science education and diversity.

Read more 👇 space.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/17/uk-…

We want to ensure the UK has a highly skilled workforce in future tech.

That’s why we’re investing £1.1 billion for thousands of students to pursue doctorates in engineering & physical science.

This could transform areas like medicine, improving lives & growing the economy.

The 🇬🇧🇺🇸Critical Minerals R&D Workshop has kicked off! Organised by UK Science & Innovation Network and Critical Materials Innovation Hub and hosted at the historic Field Museum, this event has convened top scientists and innovators to build transatlantic connections and consider potential areas for fruitful collaboration!

UK-Korea funding opportunities now open, available to support joint partnerships in science & innovation.

🏆 Royal Society International Collaboration Awards bit.ly/48sPY0J
🏆 Innovate UK Collaborative Research & Development funding bit.ly/49z7O3w

#ApplyNow

Today is Day of Women and Girls in Science. Ambassador Jill Morris hosted an event for women researchers supported by the 🇬🇧Newton-Katip Celebi Fund, to promote the importance of women getting into science, technology, engineering and mathematics #STEM
youtu.be/5-iWUPT0WHE

I was honoured to meet the brilliant women who contribute to the UK-Turkiye partnership in science, technology and innovation to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. #STEM +

Loved joining the pitch session today in 🇵🇭 - innovations ranged from battery powered tour boats, to smart-phone enabled microscopes and natural sealants for leaky roofs!
#InnovationLeaders RAEngGlobal

1 million homes and businesses now have access to lightning-fast gigabit broadband as a result of government investment ⚡

The £5 billion #ProjectGigabit rollout is funding gigabit-capable broadband for communities across the UK.

Find out more 👇
gov.uk/government/new…
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Are you a researcher in intelligence, security and defence communities? Our UKIC Fellowships are designed for you to promote unclassified basic research in these areas of interest. Apply now: raeng.org.uk/ukicpostdoc #RAEngResearch

We were honoured to have co-hosted a Horizon Europe🇪🇺 association event this week alongside The Royal Society, Academy of Medical Sciences, The British Academy Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and European Commission

Academy CEO Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE chaired the ‘Business Showcase’ panel, alongside Mary Ryan CBE.

Ready to take your AI safety research to the next level?
UK & Canadian researchers can apply for an exchange programme. Here’s the details:
💷 £3,500 grant for logistical fees
🎓open to PhD & post-doctoral students
📅 applications close 26 March

Apply now mitacs.ca/our-programs/g…