The event was chaired by Dr. Sara Alvira de Celis, a member of the Connects-UK Board of Directors. Participating in the event were José María Robles Fraga, Counsellor for Cultural and Scientific Affairs at the Spanish Embassy, and Dr. Carlos Soler Montes, President of SRUK/CERU.
The report, presented by Igor Arrieya, reflects on the impact of Brexit on the scientific community, defends the agreements between the EU and the United Kingdom on scientific mobility and cooperation, and advocates for an improved visa policy. It also emphasizes the importance of Britain's return to Erasmus+, identifying scientific diasporas as tools for the exchange of knowledge and collaboration, key to scientific diplomacy.
Finally, a panel discussion focused on scientific cooperation between the United Kingdom and the European Union. Participants included Dr. Cristina Barrero, Head of International Collaborations at SRUK/CERU; Clarinda Calma, representative of the Polish Embassy in London; James Musisi, Policy Advisor at the Royal Society; and Gabrielle Newson, from the UKRI Global Mobility Team.
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