Global Science Diplomacy and the Role of Universities in International Relations

About the event

In partnership with Asia House, the China-Britain Business Council and East Midlands Airport, this lunchtime reception will bring together leading diplomats and global influencers. Chaired by Professor Robin Grimes, Chief Scientific Adviser for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, this event will feature speakers including Professor Sir David Greenaway, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Nottingham, and Rt. Hon. Lord Willetts, Minister of State for Universities and Science, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (2010–2014).

Speakers:

• Professor Sir David Greenaway (Vice-Chancellor, The University of Nottingham)
• Rt. Hon. Lord Willetts (former Minister of State for Universities and Science, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills)
• Professor Robin Grimes (Chief Scientific Adviser, Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
• Mr Chia Wei Wen (Deputy High Commissioner of Singapore to the UK)
• Rt. Hon. Baroness Prashar CBE (Deputy Chair, British Council)
• Andy Cliffe (CEO, East Midlands Airport)

Supported by: 

• Asia House
• China-Britain Business Council
• East Midlands Airport
• The University of Nottingham