The 2015 Midlands Newton Summit
Date
Monday 9 November 2015
Time
9am – 3.45pm
Venue
National College Learning and Conference Centre
National College for Teaching & Leadership
Jubilee Campus
NG8 1DH
Cost
Attendance free
Register your interest
Celebrating Science Diplomacy
The 2015 Midlands Newton Summit, hosted at The University of Nottingham, brings together researchers, diplomats, policymakers and partners from across the globe to celebrate the impact of UK science diplomacy.
The Summit is held in conjunction with the six Midlands Innovation Universities, with involvement and support from Royal Society, FCO, British Council and UUK International Academy of Medical Sciences among many others. The aim of this event is to bring together internationally acclaimed researchers and policy makers to speak about why the Newton Fund is in place, the countries and domains of research that the fund covers and most importantly, why internationalisation and working with researchers from across the world is critical for the career of a researcher.
The Newton Fund is worth £75 million per year until 2019 and focuses on supporting student and researcher fellowships, mobility schemes and funding for joint research centres. Countries included in the fund are Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Egypt, India, Malaysia, Mexico, South Africa and wider Africa, Thailand, Turkey Vietnam and The Philippines. Researchers at all career stages are eligible for funding.
The day will feature a broad range of excellent speakers, masterclass sessions and an opportunity for researchers, businesses and policymakers to showcase the many stories of inspiration and excellence that have already emerged from the Newton Fund, and discuss the future of wider UK science diplomacy.
Please note that our Eventbrite page is being used for attendees to register their interest in attending the event only. Confirmation emails will be sent out in due course.
If you have any queries about the event, please contact isabel.dmello@nottingham.ac.uk or marie.downs@nottingham.ac.uk
Confirmed speakers
Rt. Hon Anna Soubry MP, Minister for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise
Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff, Foreign Secretary, Royal Society
Professor Sir David Greenaway, Vice-Chancellor, University of Nottingham and Chair, Midlands Innovation
Professor Christine Ennew, Provost, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
Professor Dame Helen Wallace, Former Foreign Secretary and International Vice-President of the British Academy
Is this for you?
This event is most applicable to academics, researchers, policy makers and those working within Science and Diplomacy.
Although this is an East Midlands Newton Summit, it is open to attendees from anywhere.