The UK benefits hugely in scientific and cultural terms from international collaboration in R&D. Traditionally, though, it has looked to its R&D links with more developed nations to support its own economic development, and supported collaboration with developing nations through Overseas Development Assistance. With the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office currently developing a new strategy for the UK working with Africa, how, if at all, can UK R&D collaboration with African nations support the UK growth agenda alongside meeting core in-country development objectives? In the year in which South Africa is chairing the G20, are there priority areas of collaboration (for example in renewable energy) which can bring economic benefits to both the UK and African countries, and underpin a prosperous Africa? And how might this shape our view of ODA funding for R&D?

Participating in person

The event will be held in the Royal Society, 6 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG. The schedule is:

5:30 – 6:00      Networking – coffee and tea available

6:00 – 7:30      Speaker presentations and a Q&A panel session

7:30 – 8:30      Networking Reception

The event and reception are free, and we very much hope that you can join us.

Participating Online

You can also participate online via YouTube Live, for the session from 6:00 – 7:30pm.

To register to follow the livestream, please click here.