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Explore the untold stories of brilliant European scientists who disappeared during World War II in this compelling lecture by Sir David Clary FRS, former FCO chief scientific advisor. Discover the remarkable contributions of these scholarly refugees from Germany and other European nations who, despite their affiliations with prestigious universities and research institutions, failed to secure crucial assistance for relocation to the UK in the 1930s. Learn about their tragic fates and extraordinary survival stories while gaining new perspectives on why aid was unavailable during this critical period. Delivered at the Royal Institution, this 52-minute presentation sheds light on these overlooked scientific heroes and their lasting impact on various scientific fields, drawing from Sir David Clary's extensive expertise as a distinguished theoretical chemist and former president of Magdalen College, Oxford.
