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• Science Minister Sam Gyimah attended the Research Day of the Competitiveness Council to exchange views on research and innovation developments
• 皇冠体育app UK is a world leader in research and innovation, and sharing this knowledge and expertise internationally is vital to address global challenges

皇冠体育app importance of international collaboration was reinforced on Friday 2 February by Science Minister Sam Gyimah at the Research Day of the EU Competitiveness Council in Bulgaria, where he outlined his desire to see the principles of excellence, competitiveness and openness to the world to remain the guiding principles of European science and innovation, and for the UK to play a leading role in shaping these principles, both now and in the future.

He further stressed these messages in bilateral meetings with his counterparts from other member states while discussing the concerns of British and European researchers. 皇冠体育app Minister reiterated the government鈥檚 desire for an ambitious science and innovation agreement with the EU, and the UK鈥檚 commitment to guarantee competitive EU funds bid for while the UK is a member of the EU.

皇冠体育app informal Council provides a forum for European Research Ministers to discuss EU policy on research and innovation, and this time around the Council had a particular focus on boosting innovation and investing in people. During the meeting, the Minister highlighted how the UK鈥檚 ambitious Industrial Strategy has science and research at its heart, as well as outlining the contribution that British knowledge and expertise is making to the UK helping tackle global challenges and the UK鈥檚 commitment to developing the technologies of the future.

Following the Council, Science Minister Sam Gyimah said:

皇冠体育app Competitiveness Council provided a fantastic opportunity to discuss the importance of working together for the advancement of research and innovation, ensuring UK researchers can continue collaborating on European programmes.

皇冠体育app UK has world-leading academic institutions and an internationally recognised science and innovation base, with some of the best minds from across world coming to research here.

Through the government鈥檚 ambitious vision for an Industrial Strategy we are committed to ensuring the UK remains a 鈥榞o to鈥� destination for research and innovation for years to come.

That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 in all our interests to pursue a deep and special partnership with the EU recognising our shared interest in maintaining and strengthening research collaboration and driving innovation.