Recent Events
Qatar National Research Fund Event, London
17 June 2013
The UK HE International Unit, in partnership with the British Library, hosted an event to provide an overview of the development priorities for Qatar and to outline areas for potential future collaboration between the UK and Qatar. The Qatar National Research Fund has recently announced 137 research awards worth up to US$1 million over 3 years in the 6th Round of their flagship National Priorities Research Programme, including 22 awards in partnership with UK research institutions. In parallel, the Qatar National Research Fund is working to refine the Qatar National Research Strategy on the basis of Qatar’s development priorities. Areas of focus are likely to include: the development and deployment of solar energy and production of high value hydrocarbon products; integrated mobility and road safety; integrated health management systems; desalination and water reuse; cyber security; and human capacity.
Presentation (QUB Access only)
EPSRC Institutional Visit
20-21 May 2013
John Hand,
Lead Impact Integrator
Presentation (QUB access only)
Seminar on ESRC Grant Assessment
1 May 2013
Professor Robert Miller
School of Sociology, Social Policy, and Social Work.
Presentation (QUB Access only)
Prof. Robert Miller is a member of the ESRC's Grant Assessment Panel (GAP). During his presentation he provided an overview of the workings of the GAP and the criteria and procedures that its members use to make the crucial final decisions for funding.
ESRC Regional Visit, University of Edinburgh
26 April 2013
Professor Paul Boyle, Chief Executive of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), provided a strategic update and an overview of key aspects associated with ESRC operation, infrastructure and capacity building.
Attended by Dr Wendy McLoone, Head of Research Development
Presentation (QUB access only)
