FCDO Research, Science and Technology

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[FCDO Research, Science and Technology @FCDOResearch]

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[Global Research and Technology Development @GRTDnews]

⚡ Diesel generators power many mines, factories & data centres in emerging markets.

A new UK-funded study says flow batteries – built locally – could replace them. South Africa, Indonesia, Thailand & India lead the way.

Learn more: https://t.co/NH4lnuMLoi

[UK in DRC @UKinDRC]

Le Professeur Sir John Edmunds s’est entretenu avec le Ministre de la Santé le Dr @rogerkamba afin de réaffirmer qu’une coordination forte, claire et stratégique, conduite par le Gouvernement de la RDC, est essentielle pour mettre rapidement fin à la flambée d’#Ebola.

[UK in DRC @UKinDRC]

🇬🇧🇨🇩 Cette semaine, une délégation britannique d’experts de la santé, conduite par le Conseiller scientifique en chef du FCDO, Sir John Edmunds, était à #Kinshasa pour échanger avec les autorités sanitaire, les partenaires humanitaires et internationaux sur la riposte à #Ebola.

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

International development is central to foreign policy.

As UK Governor to @WorldBankGroup, I'll take personal leadership of the UK's work on development and climate.

Working with @kirstyjmcneill, we'll ensure the UK plays a leading role.

https://t.co/oU3rummKXs

[Dr. Otim Patrick , FAPH @RamadanOtim]

Honoured to welcome Professor John Edmunds, FCDO Chief Scientific Adviser, to the Continental IMST for the Ebola disease outbreak.

We briefed him on the evolving epidemiological situation and the IMST’s role in coordinating technical and operational support to affected and at-risk countries.

The United Kingdom’s support through #FCDO has been instrumental in launching and sustaining critical response operations, including the Continental IMST.

We remain grateful for the support and Prof Edmunds’ reflections and insights, which will help us further refine our response strategies.

#Ebola #HealthSecurity #OutbreakResponse #DRC #Uganda #WHO #FCDO

[ACE Bioinformatics & Data Sciences @AceUganda]

ACE-Uganda hosts Prof. Sir John Edmunds, Chief Scientist Adviser @FCDOGovUK

Kevin & Ackton (SHEDS fellows) presented Ebola genomic & modelling research

We also presented immersive protein visualisation in relation to the work done

#ACEUganda #GlobalHealth #SHEDS #WomenInSTEM

[UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 @UKinUganda]

Delighted to host Prof Sir John Edmunds in 🇺🇬 this week. Yesterday at the @MinofHealthUG he heard from 🇺🇬 leadership on the Ebola virus response.

Reflections harbored on controlling the spread + caring for patients. The 🇬🇧 is proud to support 🇺🇬’s response.

#GoFarGoTogether

[Global Research and Technology Development @GRTDnews]

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Today is Worldwide AI Appreciation Day, celebrating AI's practical application with strong data governance & ethical implementation.

GRTD is excited to spotlight OASIS: open-source AI tools for the development sector ...

[Global Research and Technology Development @GRTDnews]

Consultancy: Senior Research Fellow Impact Consultant

GRTD's Research Commissioning Centre is seeking an Impact Consultant for the FCDO's Senior Research Fellows programme. ~20–25 days.

🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/ux7Otia8EM

📢 Closes 22 July 2026

#ResearchImpact #GRTD #RCC

[Global Research and Technology Development @GRTDnews]

Why has Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' proven so resilient since Oct 2023?

Beyond the Axis - 2 years of research & 250+ interviews across MENA by Century International through the GRTD-funded XCEPT programme - offers key insights.

Explore the findings: https://t.co/OfbXeS6wj7

[Jenny Chapman @JennyChapman]

Great minds from the UK and across Africa are battling to end malaria. New vaccines, treatments and better bed nets already save lives. They are looking for the next breakthroughs.

The UK backs partners like @MedsforMalaria and @invectorcontrol to make ending malaria possible.

[Jenny Chapman @JennyChapman]

https://t.co/E2cKmKtjQj

[Global Research and Technology Development @GRTDnews]

The UK has announced an £88m extension to Transforming Energy Access, the research & innovation platform tackling energy poverty in developing countries.

🔋36m+ connected to clean energy
💡951 technologies
🌱£1.8bn leveraged
🌍6.1m tonnes CO2 avoided

👉https://t.co/2VNnnBuHvW

[Global Research and Technology Development @GRTDnews]

New call for proposals to deliver an FCDO-funded programme synthesis on agriculture, food systems and nutrition in LMICs to inform a programme review.

📅Apply by 3 August 2026

🔎 Learn more: https://t.co/y5uoadEsfo

#ResearchFunding #Nutrition #GRTD #RCC

[Global Research and Technology Development @GRTDnews]

New call for proposals for an FCDO-funded Rapid Evidence Review on agriculture + food systems for nutrition

📘 Update the global evidence base since 2018
🌍Focus on LMICs
📅Apply by 3 August 2026

🔎 Learn more: https://t.co/MhXZRZ0uAI

#ResearchFunding #Nutrition #GRTD #RCC

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Forecast: UK science going global. 

FCDO 🤝 @metoffice: teaming up to predict and respond to climate risks worldwide. 

#LondonClimateActionWeek

[Global Research and Technology Development @GRTDnews]

New Frontiers of Conflict Research Call for Concept Notes is LIVE.

FCDO short-term commission on emerging conflict trends in the Middle East, Horn of Africa, Eastern Europe.

Deadline: 30 June 2026 (23:00 BST)

Learn more: https://t.co/PiNSVLONEd
#ConflictResearch #GRTD #Funding

[Global Research and Technology Development @GRTDnews]

The UK’s new MHRN strengthens global prevention, preparedness & response to outbreaks & multi-hazard crises through rapid expert advice.
Led by IDS, it is already supporting Ebola response in DRC & Uganda, alongside £5m for new treatments & diagnostics.
🔗 https://t.co/ZbGe06PQEu

[UK in DRC @UKinDRC]

Le Royaume-Uni vient de lancer un nouveau réseau de recherche multi-risques, réunissant des experts afin de renforcer la prévention, la preparation et la réponse aux épidémies, y compris l’Ebola en RDC.

https://t.co/7i8b4vWS7S