Connecting European Communities Through Science in the UK

DANinUK is a social and professional network for Dutch nationals working in Higher Education and (academic) research institutions in the United Kingdom.

DANinUK aims are to:

1. establish a stronger cooperation between the Netherlands and the UK in the field of higher education and academic research through networking with (academic) organisations and governments in both countries;
2. promote social and professional interactions between Dutch nationals within the UK through events and national gatherings, knowledge transfer and regional activities.

Native was founded by two researchers in 2013 with the goal of connecting scientists and children across Europe to reduce inequalities, promote quality education and celebrate diversity.

Today, Native Scientists counts on a network of over 3,000 scientists and their educational programmes have established over 20,000 connections between scientists and children, particularly underserved children.

PARSUK is an independent non-profit organisation founded in 2008. PARSUK targets students, researchers and postgraduate workers across all areas of Science and Research.

PARSUK promotes inclusivity, collaboration and development of its more than 2000 members in the UK through the organisation of events, career development opportunities and scientific diplomacy.

Polonium Foundation is an independent non-profit NGO.

1:They turn Polish brain drain into brain circulation by unlocking the potential of Polish research diaspora.

2: They connect its members at our events, research the community, and provide policy recommendations.

SRUK/CERU was created in July 2011 (officially established in June 2012) to promote communication within the community of Spanish Researchers working in the United Kingdom by creating a social network that facilitates the sharing of professional and life experiences.

During all these years of intense and pioneering work, SRUK/CERU has consolidated as a society that brings together Spanish researchers in the UK to give them a united voice that impacts society, influences science policy and closes the gap between researchers in the UK and Spain.

The Italian Embassy in London is one of the most important Italian bilateral embassies in the world. The embassy’s functions include the following:

• Represent Italy in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;

• Safeguard the interests of Italy and its citizens, within the limits set by international law;

• Negotiate with the government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;

• Gather information, by any legal means, on conditions and events in the United Kingdom and report back to the Italian State;

• Promote friendly relations and develop economic, cultural and scientific collaborations between Italy and the United Kingdom.

The Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology is a Spanish public nonprofit organization dependent on the Ministry of Science that promotes Spanish science and technology.

FECYT works with the mission of catalyzing the relationship between science and society, promoting the growth of Spanish scientific culture and promoting knowledge transfer through dissemination, education, training, information and advice.

Banco Santander Foundation is committed to supporting cultural, humanistic, social projects, and scientific initiatives. Their support to Science focuses on the promotion of three aims: the development of projects in the most innovative research fields, the organisation of Science outreach activities, and the commitment to foster the career development of young talents via the concession of grants and funding programmes.