BBC NEWS ONLINE: Is the UK winning the graphene race?

  • Konstantin Novoselov

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    A Manchester University scientist who won the Nobel Prize for his work with graphene has said he’s very concerned about what happens to research funding after Brexit.

    Sir Kostya Novoselov told the BBC that many scientists were dependent on funding from Europe and the UK needed to be much more proactive in supporting technology companies if it wanted to compete with China.

    Period28 Feb 2018

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    • TitleIs the UK winning the graphene race?
      Media name/outletBBC News Online
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date28/02/18
      DescriptionA Manchester University scientist who won the Nobel Prize for his work with graphene has said he’s very concerned about what happens to research funding after Brexit.

      Sir Kostya Novoselov told the BBC that many scientists were dependent on funding from Europe and the UK needed to be much more proactive in supporting technology companies if it wanted to compete with China.
      URLwww.bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology-43225687/is-the-uk-winning-the-graphene-race
      PersonsKonstantin Novoselov

    Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

    • Advanced materials

    Keywords

    • graphene
    • UK economy
    • innovation