The forgotten scientists of WWII - with David Clary

Hear the stories of unsung scientific heroes from Germany and other European countries, who vanished from view during World War II, in a talk given by former FCO chief scientific advisor Sir David Clary FRS.

This lecture was recorded at the Ri on 11 November 2024.

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In this talk, former FCO chief scientific advisor Sir David Clary tells the stories of scientists from Germany and other European countries who vanished during World War II. These erudite scholars contributed to diverse scientific fields and were associated with some of the world's leading universities and research institutions. Despite their proficiency, they all sought help from agencies to relocate to the UK in the 1930s, but were unable to secure the necessary assistance. The talk will explore the fascinating narratives of these scientific refugees, delving into the reasons behind the unavailability of aid and presenting fresh insights into the tragic fates and astounding survival experiences of these individuals.

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Sir David Clary FRS is a British theoretical chemist. He was president of Magdalen College, Oxford, from 2005 to 2020. He was the first chief scientific adviser to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office from 2009 to 2013. He is a Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford. He has won many prizes for his research including the Royal Society of Chemistry Meldola and the medal of the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science. His book Schrödinger in Oxford was published by World Scientific in 2022. He was knighted in the 2016 Queen’s birthday honours for services to international science.

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