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Research and Collaboration after the EU referendum

Following the EU referendum, statements have been released by Jo Johnson [1]on higher education and research, the National Academies [2]on research and innovation, and RCUK [3]on international collaboration.

The Commons Science and Technology Committee also heard evidence [4] on the implications and opportunities for science and research from leaving the EU. They are asking for written submissions [5]by 22 August. Further articles on the impact of brexit on UK science can be found here [6].

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UKCDS NEWSLETTER July 2016

Highlights
Research and Collaboration after the EU referendum
Following the EU referendum, statements have been released by Jo Johnson [10]on higher education and research, the National Academies [11]on research and innovation, and RCUK [12]on international collaboration. The Commons Science and Technology Committee also heard evidence [13] on the implications and opportunities for science and research from leaving the EU. They are asking for written submissions [14]by 22 August. Further articles on the impact of brexit on UK science can be found here [15].

News and Opinion


GCRF Call for Evidence [16]
The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) have launched a call for evidence [17]to gather views on the high-level challenges and most effective ways of delivering GCRF Collective Fund. The deadline is 22 August [18].
READ MORE HERE [16]


International Development research explored by Science & Technology Committee [19]
The Lords Science and Technology Committee heard evidence [19]on Government funding of international development research and development work along with written evidence [20] from DFID. Watch the broadcast here [21].
READ MORE HERE [19]


SDG Progress Report [22]
The first progress report to track the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was launched [22] with the most up-to-date statistics on poverty, hunger, education and sanitation. The SDG Index and Dashboards Report [23] was also released.
READ MORE HERE [22]


What’s happening? Weekly roundup of news and views [24]
See what else has been happening in development funding news.
READ MORE HERE [24] See more news stories [25] See more stories from our blog [26]

Funding

New urban paradigms in Africa [27]

The International Council for Science (ICSU) and partners will support 10 research projects [27] to generate knowledge that will help develop new urban paradigms in Africa and make African cities more resilient, adaptable and healthier. Deadline for pre-proposal submission is 15 August 2016.

Networks in Vector Borne Disease (VBD) Research [28]

BBSRC and MRC have announced the launch of a £9M call [28] for Networks in Vector Borne Disease (VBD) Research in September.

Register for the launch meeting by 19 August.

SEE MORE FUNDING [29]

Events

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Engineering a Better World Conference [30]

This conference [31] will bring together global engineering leaders, with international development practitioners, policy makers and other stakeholders to discuss the vital importance of engineering for international development.

London

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Evidence 2016 Conference [32]

The Africa Evidence Network conference takes place on 20-22 September in Pretoria, South Arica, and aims to share lessons learned and advance discussions in supporting evidence-informed decision-making in Africa. See more here [32].

Pretoria, south africa

See more events [33]

Jobs

UKCDS Communications Manager [34]

UKCDS are looking for a new Communications Manager to manage and deliver its communications activities to help achieve our vision and objectives for the period 2016-2018.

Deadline: 7 August 2016.
See more here [34].

Communications and Advocacy Officer, IIED [35]

IIED has a part-time opportunity for a communication and advocacy professional who has experience working with civil society organizations in developing countries. Deadline: 10am, Thursday 25 August 2016. See more here [35].

See more jobs [36]

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