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Established in 2020 by Dr Emily Morris and Dr Lauren Collins, to facilitate research collaboration between Caribbean and UK to support progress towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Last month, we had the pleasure of welcoming Professor Mitchell Valdés-Sosa to the UK. Mitchell is the Director of Cuba’...
14/07/2026

Last month, we had the pleasure of welcoming Professor Mitchell Valdés-Sosa to the UK. Mitchell is the Director of Cuba’s Centre for Neuroscience (CNEURO) and is a long-standing friend of CRICKET CIC. He is currently leading pioneering research into a promising treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and has a wealth of expertise to share with UK researchers.

We were pleased to have introduced him to specialists at UCL, where world-leading dementia research is thriving. Following friendly and insightful discussions, we hope this exchange marks the beginning of a lasting and productive collaboration.

Photo 1: Dr Emily Morris (CRICKET Co-director), Professor Mitchell Valdés-Sosa (Director of CNEURO), and Pablo Giarte (Cuban Embassy), meeting at the UCL Drug Discovery Unit with Dr Fiona Ducotterd (UDDI Chief Scientific Officer, Department of Neuromuscular Diseases), and Fiona Jeganathan (UDDI Head of Screening and Pharmacology).

Photo 2: Dr Emily Morris (CRICKET Co-director) and Professor Mitchell Valdés-Sosa (Director of CNEURO), meeting at the Royal Society with Alison Noble (Royal Society Foreign Secretary) and Luke Clarke (Head of International Affairs).

This month, our directors, Dr Emily Morris and Dr Lauren Collins, met with Ileana Martínez González (Head of internation...
18/06/2026

This month, our directors, Dr Emily Morris and Dr Lauren Collins, met with Ileana Martínez González (Head of international relations) and Reynaldo Velázquez (Deputy Minister) from the Cuban Ministry of Higher Education during their visit to the UK. It was a pleasure to discuss the various projects that CRICKET is facilitating, the ministry’s priorities amidst the current crisis, and the potential for future collaboration.

Left to right: with Rosa-Angela (Cuban Embassy translator), Ileana Martínez González (Head of international relations, Ministry of Higher Education), Dr Lauren Collins (CRICKET CIC), Reynaldo Velázquez Zaldívar (Deputy Minister of Higher Education), Dr Emily Morris (CRICKET CIC) and Adis Ruenes César (First Secretary for Academic Affairs, Cuban Embassy in London).

📢 Our latest newsletter is out! Visit our website to click on the links, and to translate it into another language ⭐️
28/05/2026

📢 Our latest newsletter is out! Visit our website to click on the links, and to translate it into another language ⭐️

Exciting news…
07/04/2026

Exciting news…

We are excited to announce that we will be participating in a new three-year international research project funded by th...
07/04/2026

We are excited to announce that we will be participating in a new three-year international research project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The project will explore how universities can play a stronger role in supporting their local communities.

We are especially grateful to Dr Rosi Smith, from the Education Division within De Montfort University’s Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS), who will lead the project. This initiative is the result of her dedication and hard work in bringing together partners and shaping its vision. Our Directors, Dr Emily Morris and Dr Lauren Collins, will each be working on this project for 20% of their time. Emily will be working with our Cuban partners to develop appropriate tools for measurement of impacts of the university-community engagement on economic development, and Lauren will focus on analysis of how the participatory processes function.

Titled 'Universities in Communities (Cuba and the UK): Developing Capacity for Change', the project will focus on the integrated, close collaboration between universities and their local communities in Cuba and will examine how local universities can help build long-term social and economic change.

The work will include a linked project that will take place in Leicester and will explore which aspects of the Cuban approach could be adapted to a UK context and contribute to the growing civic university agenda.

In Dr Smith’s words: “This research offers an important opportunity to learn from a higher education system where universities are deeply embedded within their communities. By working closely with our Cuban partners, we hope to identify practical approaches that can inform policy and strengthen the civic role of universities in Leicester, the UK and internationally.”

Exciting news! Our Co-Director, Dr Lauren Collins, will be speaking at the 5th Women’s Forum: “Women, Community and Huma...
01/03/2026

Exciting news! Our Co-Director, Dr Lauren Collins, will be speaking at the 5th Women’s Forum: “Women, Community and Human Rights”, organised by MOVIMIENTO ECUADOR EN EL REINO UNIDO (MERU).

📅 Date: Saturday, 14th March 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
📍 Venue: SOAS University of London, 10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG

Dr Collins will explore “The role of women in the face of the current crisis”, alongside an inspiring lineup of speakers:

Claudia Turbet - Derechos humanos
Cristina Godoy - Political violence and gender
Lucía Dután - Education as a tool for transformation
Consuelo Moreno - The working class and its struggles in London

🎤 Moderator: Andrea Hernandez

We’ll see you there! 👋

27/01/2026

We were pleased to host a significant meeting at the Embassy today to discuss the future of scientific and academic cooperation between our nations.

Dr. Fidel Antonio Castro Smirnov was joined by the directors of Cricketcic, Dr. Emily Morris (UCL) and Dr. Lauren Collins. It was a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas and explore new frameworks for collaboration.

When experts of this calibre come together, it strengthens the bridge between the UK and Cuba, paving the way for future projects that benefit us all.

Stay tuned to our channels for updates on our ongoing work in science and education.

Cameron is a community support professional who recently took a break to complete a PhD in Mathematical Sciences at Quee...
23/01/2026

Cameron is a community support professional who recently took a break to complete a PhD in Mathematical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London, with a thesis in algebraic geometry and categorical logic. She has a strong interest in social justice and developed a passion for the Caribbean during her travels in Cuba. Cameron has now joined CRICKET CIC to support our work as a fundraiser. We are delighted to have her on board!

Inspired by the success of previous editions, BioCubaFarma invites the global scientific and business community to BioHa...
13/01/2026

Inspired by the success of previous editions, BioCubaFarma invites the global scientific and business community to BioHabana 2026, the third edition of Cuba’s international congress on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical technologies. The event will be held at a convention centre close to the famous beaches of Varadero.

The event will bring together international biomedical specialists to review a range of innovations shaping the future of global health, including cutting-edge biotech and medtech, sustainable and smart industry practices, global collaboration in R&D, and the One Health approach to human, animal, and environmental health.

BioHabana 2026 will feature:
- Symposia, keynote lectures, workshops, and poster/oral presentations on topics including autoimmune diseases, cancer immunotherapy, infectious and neurodegenerative diseases, chronic inflammation and aging, medical technology, AI, agricultural biotech, and innovation management
- High-level segments with biopharmaceutical company leaders analysing global trends in the industry
- Bilateral meetings to explore scientific and business collaborations
- Special sessions on pandemic strategies, regulatory workshops, and BioCubaFarma’s business and investment portfolio launches, alongside a trade fair for the biotech, pharma, and medtech sectors

Cuba is internationally recognised for its world-class biomedical research and public health innovation, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with leading experts and pioneering initiatives.

CRICKET CIC will be attending and is happy to provide guidance on travel, accommodation, and other practical details.

Don’t miss this chance to network with global experts, explore new opportunities, and help shape the future of life scie...
13/01/2026

Don’t miss this chance to network with global experts, explore new opportunities, and help shape the future of life sciences. Join us in Varadero this May!

Inspired by the success of previous editions, BioCubaFarma invites the global scientific and business community to BioHabana 2026, the third edition of Cuba’s international congress on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical technologies. The event will be held at a convention centre close to the famous beaches of Varadero.

The event will bring together international biomedical specialists to review a range of innovations shaping the future of global health, including cutting-edge biotech and medtech, sustainable and smart industry practices, global collaboration in R&D, and the One Health approach to human, animal, and environmental health.

BioHabana 2026 will feature:
- Symposia, keynote lectures, workshops, and poster/oral presentations on topics including autoimmune diseases, cancer immunotherapy, infectious and neurodegenerative diseases, chronic inflammation and aging, medical technology, AI, agricultural biotech, and innovation management
- High-level segments with biopharmaceutical company leaders analysing global trends in the industry
- Bilateral meetings to explore scientific and business collaborations
- Special sessions on pandemic strategies, regulatory workshops, and BioCubaFarma’s business and investment portfolio launches, alongside a trade fair for the biotech, pharma, and medtech sectors

Cuba is internationally recognised for its world-class biomedical research and public health innovation, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with leading experts and pioneering initiatives.

CRICKET CIC will be attending and is happy to provide guidance on travel, accommodation, and other practical details.

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