MeetÌýtheÌýin-countryÌýhub teams from Ghana and India at our drop-in sessionÌýÌý
Do you have a research collaboration with partners in West Africa or India, or are you interested in starting one? Have you heard of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Global hubs, but don’t yet know how they can benefit you?
At this drop-in session – aimed at academics and researchers across all Faculties at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, and those supporting them – you’ll have the chance to meet colleagues based at two of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s hubs in Accra (Ghana) and Bengaluru (India) during their brief visit to London, and get the answers to all your questions, big and small.
Ghana and India are home to vibrant research, education and innovation ecosystems, offering growing opportunities for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø colleagues to build partnerships that respond to shared global challenges. Whatever your field, the hubs can help you understand local contexts, identify the right partners and turn early ideas into meaningful collaborations – whether in health, climate resilience, AI, clean energy, entrepreneurship, urban futures, or beyond.
WhetherÌýyou’dÌýlike to know how to plan a trip to develop a collaboration, learn about the science,ÌýtechnologyÌýand innovation ecosystems of Ghana and India, orÌýfind out about funding opportunities, come along and find out more.
The session will start with brief presentations (14:30–14:55), showcasing the range of activities taking place at the hubs in Ghana and India. You’ll then have the chance to chat informally with the hub representatives, askÌýthemÌýyourÌýburningÌýquestionsÌýand find out moreÌýabout their workÌý(15.00–16.00).ÌýYou’llÌýalsoÌýhave the chance toÌýmeet academics who have workedÌýwith the hubs, andÌýcolleaguesÌýfromÌý51³Ô¹ÏÍø’sÌýInternational Relations Office.
The session will alsoÌýprovideÌýan opportunity to learn more aboutÌýthe 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Global Connect Fund and how to apply. This fund offersÌýkickstarterÌýgrants to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø staffÌýseekingÌýto build collaborations with partners in hub regions.ÌýPreviousÌýgrant holders will also be present to share their experiences and reflect on the impact of their grants. Find out how other 51³Ô¹ÏÍø researchers have connected with the global hubs.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Global hub representatives joining the session:ÌýÌý
- Amma Boakye-Danquah, Associate Director – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Global Ghana – based in Accra
- Shilpi Prasad, Senior Partnerships Advisor – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Global India (engaged by OneStep Global) – based in Bengaluru
AgendaÌý
Drop-in format, so come for asÌýmuch or little timeÌýasÌýyou like! Refreshments will be available.ÌýÌý
- Presentations on the Ghana and India hubs: 14.30–14.55
- Informal discussion and conversation with hub representatives: 15.00–16.00Ìý
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