Government Chief Scientific Adviser Keynote
- Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026, 15:00 – 16:00
- Location: Esther Simpson Building 1.01
- Type: Conferences, Seminars and lectures
- Cost: FREE
Join us to hear from Professor Dame Angela McLean on how she works with the academic community to put science at the forefront of government thinking.
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From shaping responses during national emergencies to informing long-term strategies on climate, technology and health, independent science advice ensures that policy decisions are grounded in evidence.
Hear directly from the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Dame Angela McLean, about how she works with the academic community to put science at the forefront of government thinking.
Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS is the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, having taken up the role in April 2023. She is also Head of the Government Science and Engineering Profession. Prior to this, Angela was the Chief Scientific Adviser for the Ministry of Defence.
Programme:
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15:00 |
Arrival |
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15:15 |
Welcome and introductions Professor Irena Grugulis, Director of Research Impact at Leeds University Business School |
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15:20 |
Keynote - Putting excellent science advice at the heart of decision-making Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS, Government Chief Scientific Adviser |
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15:50 |
Audience question-and-answer session Chair: Irena Grugulis, Leeds University Business School |
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16:00 |
Event close |
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Grace Carter at Leeds University Business School.