The prize aims to foster mutual understanding between France and Great Britain by competing short essays taking a view “for or against” an annually given statement . This award recognizes outstanding arguments – presented individually or as a Team. The assessment criteria for all papers are the quality and originality of the arguments. After submission…
How did your life acquire a Franco-British dimension? I was born in West Belfast in 1963. The onset of the Troubles was one reason to go abroad. Both Gaelic and English were spoken around the house. My older brother was a fanatic about languages and went on to take a PhD in French Literature at…
We are pleased to be working with the Franco-British Comparative Project for the launch of their prize, which will aim to stimulate debate around the innovation systems of France and Great Britain. The launch event will be held in Paris on the 30th of September 2010, and will include a brief presentation of the prize…