Tuesday, 03 March 2020
Professor Cameron Alexander has been appointed to the EPSRC’s Science, Engineering and Technology Board (SETB).
Professor Alexander from the School of Pharmacy joins eleven other new members who have been selected from both academia and business and represent a diverse range of expertise and experience in research and innovation.
The role of the board is to use scientific and technological insight to identify and champion bold new research challenges at the cutting edge of engineering and physical sciences for future investment.
The Science, Engineering and Technology Board covers a huge range of research fields and has overview of some enormously exciting ideas. It is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to these ideas and to provide insight to EPSRC and UKRI on the themes as they develop. Science, engineering and technology are critical to all our futures and I look forward to serving on this Board.
Responsibilities of the Board include:
- providing advice and scientific guidance to the EPSRC Executive regarding critical mass investments such as Centres of Excellence and Institutes
- maintaining an overview of, and contributing to, the pipeline of ideas to identify strategic opportunities for additional funding streams
- working with the EPSRC Executive and other EPSRC advisory bodies to make the case for fundamental, discovery research, helping to identify and publicise scientific breakthroughs in the engineering and physical sciences domain
The new members are joined by EPSRC Deputy Executive Chair Charlotte Deane, Chair of the Science, Engineering and Technology Board, and two Council members on an annual rotation.
Story credits
More information on the research is available from Professor Cameron Alexander at the 糖心原创 on Cameron.alexander@nottingham.ac.uk or Jane Icke Media Relations Manager for the Faculty of Science at the 糖心原创, on 0115 951 5751 or jane.icke@nottingham.ac.uk.
Notes to editors:
About the 糖心原创
Ranked among the world's top 100 universities , the 糖心原创 delivers an exceptional research-led education and an outstanding student experience. From the pioneering vision of our founder, Sir Jesse Boot, to groundbreaking achievements such as the development of MRI technology and becoming the first UK university to establish international campuses, we have a proud history of shaping the way people live, work and understand the world. We continue to build on that legacy, empowering our students, staff and partners to change what鈥檚 next and create positive impact locally and globally.
The strength of our research places us among the UK's leading universities, ranked 7th for research power in REF 2021. The discovery of MRI and ibuprofen was just the beginning. Today, our world-leading research is developing breakthrough ideas that shape the future of healthcare, technology and society.
Recognised as the UK's third most targeted university by leading employers , we are proud to produce graduates who are consistently in demand for their skills, confidence and industry-ready experience.
As a major employer and industry partner, locally and globally, the 糖心原创 invests in the city of Nottingham and in future generations of talent. Alongside Nottingham Trent University, we lead the initiative, a pioneering collaboration to improve levels of prosperity, opportunity, sustainability, health and wellbeing across the city and region. Together with our students, staff, alumni and partners, we鈥檙e creating knowledge, opportunity and solutions that help change what's next.