Science and Society

Science as a Common Language in a Globalised World - Scientific Collaboration: Promoting Progress, Building Bridges

Name: Science as a Common Language in a Globalised World - Scientific Collaboration: Promoting Progress, Building Bridges
Start: 2003-03-06T16:30:00+01:00
End: 2003-03-06T17:30:00+01:00
Location: CERN

by Chris LLEWELLYN-SMITH (Oxford)

Thursday 6 Mar 2003, 16:30 → 17:30 Europe/Zurich

500/1-001 - Main Auditorium (CERN)

500/1-001 - Main Auditorium

CERN

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Description

International scientific collaboration and co-operation can accelerate the progress of science, help build bridges between diverse societies, and foster the development of science and technology in non-industrialised countries. This is possible because science is a common language (although the progress of science is often influenced by non-scientific factors). I shall describe examples of the role that scientific collaboration can play in bridge building and in conflict resolution. I shall then present a proposal for "Bridge Building Fellowships" which would contribute to strengthening scientific capacity in developing countries by helping to stem the brain drain and providing a basis for collaborations with scientists in industrialised countries.

*Tea & coffee will be served at 16:00hrs
Organiser(s): James Gillies