International research collaboration

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27 April 2023 UUKi news

27 April 2023 UUKi news

UUKi announces new UK-Israel innovation researcher mobility scheme awardees

Researchers from universities across the UK have been awarded grants to undertake a range of mobility projects focussed on innovation and entrepreneurial skills development with partners in Israel as part of a new scheme launched last year by UUKi.
5 April 2023 Research and innovation

5 April 2023 Research and innovation

UUK responds to publication of draft Pioneer prospectus

Following the publication of the Pioneer prospectus, Professor Paul Boyle, chair of the Universities UK Research & Innovation Policy Network and Vice-Chancellor at the University of Swansea said:
17 March 2023 UUKi blog

17 March 2023 UUKi blog

The importance of Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding

Research and innovation collaboration with countries across the globe is of fundamental importance if the UK wants to become a science superpower. This includes developing equitable partnerships with countries in the Global South. Through ODA funding, the UK is able to collaborate with these countries to solve global challenges.
2 March 2023 International

2 March 2023 International

Joint Statement on the association of the United Kingdom and Switzerland to Horizon Europe

With this Joint Statement, we – the undersigned European university umbrella organisations – want to express our concerns on the lack of progress and clarity regarding the association of the United Kingdom and Switzerland to the Horizon Europe research framework programme. Two years have passed since the start of the programme without any progress and the delay is causing damage to existing research partnerships between EU, UK, and Swiss knowledge institutions
1 March 2023 International

1 March 2023 International

Joint R&D sector statement on association to EU programmes

Following the agreement in principle reached by the UK and EU regarding the Windsor Framework, representatives of the UK, Irish and wider European research, innovation and business communities have signed a joint statement urging rapid progress on UK association to EU programmes, including Horizon Europe, Copernicus and Euratom:
20 December 2022 International

20 December 2022 International

UUK responds to Horizon Europe guarantee extension

Our response to the UK Government announcement that the Horizon Europe funding guarantee has been extended.
13 December 2022 International

13 December 2022 International

UUKi responds to announcement of new International Science Partnerships Fund

On Tuesday 13 December 2022, Science and Technology Minister George Freeman announced phase one of a new global research fund, International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), at an event in Tokyo, Japan. This initial phase of the fund will be opened with £119m worth of funding to allow UK scientists and innovators to collaborate with peers around the world on some of the most pressing issues facing our planet. Jamie Arrowsmith, Director, Universities UK International, said:
1 December 2022 UUKi publications

1 December 2022 UUKi publications

The UK-Japan relationship: collaboration in higher education, research and innovation

This report assesses the current levels of research collaboration between the UK and Japan and suggests future opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.
28 November 2022 International research collaboration

28 November 2022 International research collaboration

UK-Ukraine R&I twinning grants scheme

Universities UK International’s (UUKi) UK-Ukraine R&I twinning grants scheme provides funding until 31 August 2023 for eligible higher education institutions participating in the UK-Ukraine Twinning Initiative, coordinated by the Cormack Consultancy Group (CCG), to develop bespoke programmes of work that address the reciprocal research and innovation needs of both Ukrainian and UK institutions and researchers.
22 November 2022 News

22 November 2022 News

Universities UK reiterates desire to see association to Horizon Europe ratified

Our response to the government's announcement of immediate investment for the UK research and development and fusion sectors.
13 November 2022 Media releases

13 November 2022 Media releases

Universities call on government to back world-leading UK research and innovation ahead of autumn statement

Ahead of the autumn statement on 17 November, we are urging the Chancellor to recommit to uplifting investment on research and development. This long-term investment will ensure that universities can continue to support growth and prosperity across the whole of the UK.
1 November 2022 UUKi news

1 November 2022 UUKi news

UUKi and Mitacs sign renewed agreement to continue providing opportunities for UK-Canada research collaboration

Universities UK International (UUKi) and Mitacs are delighted to announce that they will be renewing their partnership.

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