In these times, UK-German research collaboration must be ramped up

The recent Germany-UK Treaty provides a platform to build on existing links and boost success in the next Horizon Europe, say Chris Day and Michael Hoch

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August 7, 2025

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August 7, 2025

Chris Day Michael Hoch

Twitter: @prof_chrisday

Britain’s prime minister Keir Starmer (R) and German chancellor Friedrich Merz (L) shake hands during a ceremony for the signing of a bilateral cooperation treaty in London, 17 July 2025, with science network background illustrating research collaboration

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#1 Submitted by ... on August 7, 2025 - 8:56am

Yes we must collaborate with the Germans!

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