Navigating the future of UK-EU scientific relations: Challenges and opportunities

Wednesday, Oct 08, 2025 · Embassy of Spain in London – Room/Sala Luis Vives 39 Chesham Pl, London SW1X 8SB, United Kingdom

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Join us on Wednesday 08/10/2025 at 18:00, for the Navigating the future of UK-EU scientific relations: Challenges and opportunities event

This evening event, hosted at the Luis Vives Room of the Embassy of Spain in London, is organised by the Science Policy Department of the Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU).

The event will bring together researchers, policymakers and relevant stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities in UK-EU scientific relations. It will start with the presentation of the SRUK/CERU report The impact of Brexit on academic and student mobility, where we will also highlight the proactive role of SRUK/CERU in addressing the challenges in research mobility. It will be followed by a panel discussion with representatives from key institutions, including The Royal Society and UKRI, and will conclude with a networking reception.

Attendance is free, conducted in English, and open to all interested SRUK/CERU members. Registration is now closed.

SRUK/CERU members commuting from other cities will be eligible for a microgrant to partially cover travel costs. Apply early, as microgrants will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Programme

18:00 – Doors open

18:20 – Opening remarks
Jose María Robles Fraga – Minister‑Counsellor for Cultural & Scientific Affairs, Embassy of Spain in London
Carlos Soler Montes – SRUK/CERU President

18:30 – Presentation of the report: The impact of Brexit on academic and student mobility
Speaker: Igor Arrieta (Director of Science Policy – SRUK/CERU)

18:50 – Panel discussion: Navigating the future of UK-EU scientific relations
Speakers:

  • Cristina Barrero (Director of International Collaborations – SRUK/CERU)
  • Clarinda Calma (Policy Officer – Embassy of Poland in London)
  • James Musisi (Policy Adviser – Europe – The Royal Society)
  • Gabrielle Newson (Global Mobility Engagement Team – UK Research and Innovation)

Moderator: Javier Pardo Díaz (Director of Science Policy – SRUK/CERU)

19:40 – Networking reception with Spanish wine

20:30 – Event ends

For any enquiries, please email: [email protected].

This event is co-funded by the European Union and supported by Fundación Ramón Areces, the Embassy of Spain in London, and CONNECTS-UK.

Join us for this event

Join us on Wednesday 08/10/2025 at 18:00, for the Navigating the future of UK-EU scientific relations: Challenges and opportunities event