Swiss Ambassador Markus Leitner: Small Country, Big Ideas
Join the Swiss Ambassador to the UK, Markus Leitner, to discuss Swiss innovation and technology in context of neutrality and Brexit, followed by a drinks reception.

When: November 15th, 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
Where: Oakeshott Room, Lincoln College, University of Oxford

Markus Leitner is the Swiss Ambassador to the United Kingdom, and at this event, he will focus on Swiss science, research, and innovation policy and how these shape Switzerland’s role on the global stage. Specifically, there will be a structured questions session where we will also discuss topics on how Britain and Switzerland can strengthen ties in a post-Brexit world, the impact that the scrapping of the Swiss-EU framework agreement will have on scientific research and innovation, the role that Switzerland can play in the fight against climate change, and can Switzerland remain neutral despite engaging in research, development and export of military technology. There will also be an open Q&A.

The event will be followed by a drinks reception organised by Lincoln College, free for all attendees.

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~ Oxford International Relations Society Team
Date: 15 November 2022, 17:30 (Tuesday, 6th week, Michaelmas 2022)
Venue: Lincoln College, Turl Street OX1 3DR
Venue Details: Oakeshott Room
Speaker: Markus (Leitner)
Organiser contact email address: exec.committee@oxirsoc.com
Booking required?: Not required
Booking url: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/452993113597
Cost: FREE
Audience: Public
Editor: Jingyi Pan