Bicentenario della morte di Lord Byron
To commemorate the bicentenary of the death of the poet Lord Byron, the Embassy hosted an event on 21 February to showcase his works and his love for Italy, where he lived for eight years. He learned Italian fluently and praised the country for its “fatal beauty”. The event was organised in collaboration with the […]
Read moreInternational Ennio Flaiano Prize
Applications are invited for the Flaiano Prize, now in its 23rd year. The award is for authors of works whose subject is Italian culture and that are published outside Italy between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, either in Italian or in another language. This year there will be an “under 35s” section for […]
Read moreLaunch of the Business Matching platform for British and Italian companies (5 March 2024, 9:30am)
The Embassy of Italy in London announces the launch of the Business Matching platform for British and Italian companies, on 5 March 2024 at 9:30am. Register here to follow the launch event online. The platform is a joint initiative by the Embassy, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, SIMEST, the Department of Business and Trade, the Consulate […]
Read moreJob announcement: Board Advisor, office for the Director for Italy at the EBRD
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is seeking a Board Advisor to the office of the Director for Italy. Further information is available at this link.
Read moreResults of the competitive exam for the role of administrative assistant
The selection procedure for the role of administrative assistant, permanent contract, has been concluded. The results can be viewed here.
Read moreMAECI awards
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announces three awards open to researchers in the UK: Science, She Says! (for non-Italian researchers in the UK) Italian Bilateral Cooperation (for Italian researchers in the UK) L’innovazione che parla italiano (for start-ups founded by Italians in the UK) Deadline for applications for all three awards: 10 January 2024.
Read moreScience and Innovation in Healthcare: event at the Embassy of Italy
12 December 2023 (18.00-19.30) By invitation only. Innovation in healthcare is accelerating in particular in the field of digital medicine and advances like artificial intelligence, gene therapy and vaccine are transforming the way diseases are detected, diagnosed and treated. During this event, the speakers will discuss how technological advances may revolutionise healthcare by early detecting, […]
Read more8th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, 13 – 19 November 2023
The Week of Italian Cuisine in the World will be celebrated from 13 to 19 November 2023, organised by the network of Italian institutions in the UK (the consulates and cultural institutes in London and Edinburgh, the Italian Trade Agency, the Chamber of Commerce and the Accademia Italiana della Cucina). The initiative – whose theme […]
Read moreRobotics, AI and Ethics, 28 November 2023, 18:00-19:30, at the Embassy of Italy
The latest impressive advances in AI and robotics offer a unique opportunity to develop digital technologies and robotic assistants which can support people in everyday life, in education and at work, and in healthcare. However, it is imperative that such technologies are developed following ethical principles, such as transparency and fairness, for human-centred robotics and […]
Read moreWinners of the Italy Made Me award for researchers
We are very pleased to announce the winners of the ‘Italy Made Me 2023’ award, selected by the Scientific Council of the Embassy from a pool of 30 candidates. Six prizes will be given this year thanks to the support of the sponsors: Associazione Culturale Il Circolo, David Y Mason Foundation, DottoreLondon, Pirelli, and Trenitalia […]
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