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Talent mobility can spur sustained collaboration between universities.

Talent mobility – Win-win or a double-edged sword?

Published September 9, 2021 by Office of Science and Innovation in Washington

Dear reader, This is my first blog post as Science and innovation counselor at the Swedish embassy in Washington D.C. My job – since three weeks – is to promote Sweden-U.S. collaboration in the areas of science, innovation and higher...

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in the U.S.

Published June 2, 2021 by Office of Science and Innovation in Washington

When the concept of carbon capture storage (CCS) was launched in the U.S in the spring of 2001 by newly elected President George W Bush, it became an immediate global political success. Since then then we have seen the development of new...

Electrify America

Published May 25, 2021 by Office of Science and Innovation in Washington

There is a lot of buzz around electrification as a major component to tackle the climate crisis. But electrification has its challenges too that need to be addressed in order to be a major part of the solution. Electrification will only have the...

“Our Planet – From Human Impact to Climate Action and Sustainable Industry Solutions”, April 28

Published April 21, 2021 by Office of Science and Innovation in Washington

What does Nobel Prize laureates, leading scientists, world experts, top policy makers, business leaders and youth leaders have in common? On April 26-28 they will participate together in the first ever Nobel Prize Summit and explore the...

Higher education during the pandemic

Published April 13, 2021 by Office of Science and Innovation in Washington

Universities and colleges were already in a tight spot before the pandemic with rising costs, increased competition, and for public schools - less financial support from their respective states. Traditionally during periods of economic...

Ambitious R&D and Climate Actions

Published March 10, 2021 by Office of Science and Innovation in Washington

It should not come as a surprise that jobs and climate are two of President Biden’s top priorities which both are addressed with the launch of “American Innovation effort to create jobs and tackle the climate crisis”. In this, an outline of...

One step forward for Science

Published February 16, 2021 by Office of Science and Innovation in Washington

When the Biden-Harris team recently presented their science team and the priorities the science team was tasked with, it was a step forward for science as science was given a more central role in the new administration. The President and the...