Tag: British Embassy - Chile

Saturday, August 20th 2016 - 05:29 UTC
UK strongly supports innovative solutions for the Chilean mining sector

The British Embassy in Chile participated at the mining conference Medmin to strengthen the importance of British innovative solutions for the mining sector in a country which is highly dependent on minerals and is the world's leading exporter of copper.
Tuesday, August 16th 2016 - 20:52 UTC
UK embassy in Chile hosts major workshop on sustainable mining and tailings

Several sustainable mining projects supported by the British Embassy’s 2016 Prosperity Fund and Newton-Picarte science and innovation fund were discussed at a workshop held at the British Embassy in late July.
Monday, May 30th 2016 - 07:13 UTC
Chilean rescue of Shackleton's crew from Elephant Island marked at British residence

A networking reception was held in the British residence on Wednesday 25 May to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the rescue by the Chilean pilot Luis Pardo, of the Armada de Chile, of Ernest Shackleton’s crew from Elephant Island.
Friday, April 29th 2016 - 06:42 UTC
Chilean mining minister inaugurated the British Pavilion at Expomin 2016 in Santiago.

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and Mining Minister Aurora Williams officially inaugurated Expomin 2016. During her tour through the exhibition, Minister Williams visited the British pavilion, joined by Ambassador Fiona Clouder and UKTI Director Trevor Hines.
Wednesday, October 7th 2015 - 02:02 UTC
The Globe with Shakespeare's “Much ado about nothing”, in Chile, Uruguay and Brazil

Thanks to an alliance between the British Embassy and Corpartes, renowned British theatre company The Globe will present William Shakespeare’s ‘Much ado about nothing’ at the Centro de las Artes 660 / CA660 in Santiago de Chile. The play will be on stage from 9 to 11 October, sponsored by the British government’s GREAT Campaign.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 07:02 UTC
Top official highlights UK/Chile knowledge and research exchange initiatives

A top British official highlighted UK-Chile knowledge exchange initiatives by recognizing the Chevening Scholarships scheme along with the science, innovation and educational achievements established through the Newton-Picarte Fund.
Saturday, June 6th 2015 - 09:29 UTC
UK embassy in Chile launches month of activities to commemorate Magna Carta 800th anniversary

The British embassy in Santiago participated in Chile's annual National Heritage Day, enabling hundreds to visit the official Residence and at the same time launched a month of activities to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta on 15 June 1215.
Friday, May 1st 2015 - 07:06 UTC
Chilean universities establish closer links with their UK counterparts

A group of the main Chilean universities travelled to the United Kingdom on an invitation from UK Universities, with the purpose of deepening links and greater opportunities for collaboration in areas such as research and innovation. This was a follow up mission to the 12 British universities that visited Chile last year to establish links with their counterparts.
Tuesday, February 17th 2015 - 05:49 UTC
Chilean city delegation visits UK to explore energy efficiency and new technologies

A Chilean delegation representing the city of Antofagasta visited the UK to explore energy efficiency best practices and new technologies. The visit was an essential component of the “Action Plan for the city of Antofagasta´s Sustainable Energy Strategy” project that the British Embassy Santiago is currently supporting through the Prosperity Fund.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 - 22:31 UTC
Chile holds first Mayors climate change forum with UK support

Chile's first Mayors Climate Change Forum, a local government-led initiative focused on cities, local territories and climate change took place in late November with the support of the British Embassy in Santiago.