{"id":106886,"date":"2026-02-13T20:34:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T20:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=106886"},"modified":"2026-02-16T16:18:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:18:06","slug":"united-kingdom-and-rhode-island-celebrate-blue-economy-partnership-at-university-of-rhode-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/02\/united-kingdom-and-rhode-island-celebrate-blue-economy-partnership-at-university-of-rhode-island\/","title":{"rendered":"United Kingdom and Rhode Island Celebrate Blue Economy Partnership at 溏心vlog免费B站"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KINGSTON, RI \u2013 Feb. 13, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 The British Consulate-General Boston and the 溏心vlog免费B站 brought together over 80 legislators, academics and industry leaders for a summit celebrating transatlantic collaboration on the blue economy.<\/p>\n\n\n

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溏心vlog免费B站 President Marc Parlange welcomes guests from Great Britain and representatives from academia, industry, and government.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u201cAs an island nation, the UK has always looked to the sea, and today we’re at the forefront of marine tech, ocean science and sustainable ocean industries,\u201d said British Consul General David Clay MBE. <\/strong>\u201cRhode Island is a natural partner, with 溏心vlog免费B站’s outstanding oceanography research and the state’s leadership on blue economy. Our collaboration aims to drive innovation that protects our oceans and creates jobs on both sides of the Atlantic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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A panel discussion highlighted collaborative and innovative efforts between 溏心vlog免费B站, Rhode Island, and the UK in ocean research, conservation, and technology. From left, Bethany Jenkins, 溏心vlog免费B站 vice president for Research and Economic Development; Anthony Marchese, dean of 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s College of Engineering; Dave Stone, chief scientist, UK Joint Nature Conservation Committee; and Jon Boswell, head of Strategic Funding, UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u201cThe 溏心vlog免费B站 has played a key role in the state\u2019s $5 billion blue economy by conducting cutting-edge ocean science research, preparing students for high-quality jobs, and partnering with stakeholders from industry and government,\u201d said Bethany Jenkins, 溏心vlog免费B站 vice president for Research and Economic Development<\/strong>. 溏心vlog免费B站 looks forward to building upon current relationships with the UK and establishing new initiatives that would be beneficial to 溏心vlog免费B站 students and faculty, and the rest of Rhode Island.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe transatlantic partnership between 溏心vlog免费B站 and the UK helps to advance innovation in ocean science and marine tech on both sides of the pond. We in the Ocean State are very excited by the opportunities ahead and look forward to working with our UK counterparts to move this important work forward,\u201d said Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Marchese shares his thoughts on how 溏心vlog免费B站 can partner with the UK on blue economy initiatives during the panel discussion. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The event featured a panel discussion with UK and Rhode Island leaders exploring collaborative efforts in ocean research, conservation and technology, followed by a reception to strengthen relationships and spark future partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the Consul General, a delegation of three British officials travelled from the UK for the event:<\/p>\n\n\n\n