EU and UK researchers will have the opportunity to network and discuss research challenges, opportunities, and the role Scientific Societies play in strengthening research collaborations and science policies in the EU and UK.
This event will be hosted by Spanish Researchers in the UK (SRUK/CERU) and CONNECTS-UK. Panel speakers include representatives from the Polonium Foundation, Portuguese Association of Researchers and Students in the UK (PARSUK), French Education and Research Network (FERN), the Finnish Science Society in the UK, Newcastle University’s International Office (IO) and the Research Funding Development (RFD) team.
Join us for a round table discussion and network event on the role Scientific Societies play in strengthening research collaborations and science policies in EU and the UK.
This event is open students, staff, and members of the public. Please register to attend in person or online (here). Hybrid event (via Zoom) and in person at Newcastle University (Daysh Building, Room 6.16, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU).
AGENDA
Presentations (3:00-3:30pm):
•Welcome and event introduction, Elisa Lopez-Capel, Newcastle University
•CONNECTS-UK & Spanish Researchers in the UK (SRUK) , Javier Pardo Díaz
•Polonium Foundation, Oliwia Mruk
•French Education and Research Network (FERN), Gaëlle Vallée-Tourangeau
•Portuguese Association of Researchers and Students in the UK (PARSUK), Guilherme Oliveira
•Finnish Science Society in the UK, Merja Makinen-Martindale
•Student International mobility and recruitment, Yassir Malik
•EU & International Research Funding and Development, Elisa Miles
Round table (3:30-4:30pm)
•What are the challenges researchers face? e.g. collaborations, mobility, brexit,..
•What is the role Scientific Societies play in strengthening research collaborations and science policies in the EU and the UK? What would you like help with?
•Opportunities and next steps
Network (4:30-5:30pm)
Opportunity to network and socialize.
A brief report summarising the findings and recommendations from this event will be shared with the Scientific Societies and all participants involved.
