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Chris Matthews

@richris.bsky.social

Civil Servant. Head of International Research Infrastructures @ UK Science Ministry (DSIT). 'Big Science' - CERN, ILL, SKAO, formerly lead on EMBL, ERICs

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Professor Sir Ian Chapman appointed next CEO of UK Research and Innovation with renewed focus on economic growth Sir Ian will lead the team at UKRI in backing thousands of researchers and innovators in developing solutions which improve people’s lives and help grow the economy

www.gov.uk/government/n...

25.02.2025 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to Ian Chapman on being appointed as @ukri.org's
new CEO! Over his time leading @ukaeaofficial.bsky.social, the UK has become a world leader in fusion energy, and I look forward to continuing to work with UKRI under his leadership to support our fantastic international RI portfolio

25.02.2025 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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And a chance to see an early printer's Principia Mathematica manuscript in the Library!

05.12.2024 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A lovely evening at @royalsociety.org for their Science & Innovation Policy event. Fantastic to hear Dr Jess Wade speak on diversity in STEM and to get the chance to talk to people from so many organisations.

05.12.2024 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Didn't have a chance to visit @esrf.fr or @embl.org Grenoble, but perhaps another time!

29.11.2024 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The ILL officially enters a new era - ILL Neutrons for Society

Very pleased to have been able to celebrate the completion of the Endurance programme at ILL Grenoble this week. An excellent facility, and an important example of cooperation between the UK, France, Germany and many other partners. #science #researchinfrastructure

www.ill.eu/infos-presse...

29.11.2024 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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UK particle physicist Mark Thomson selected as next CERN boss – Physics World Thomson will become the 17th director-general of the CERN particle-physics laboratory when he takes up the position in 2026

CERN has named the UK particle physicist Mark Thomson as its next director-general, to replace Fabiola Gianotti when she steps down after her second five-year term next year. πŸ§ͺ

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07.11.2024 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Delighted to celebrate tonight with colleagues across government, toasting a strong UK-CERN relationship. #CERN #science #infrastructure

20.11.2024 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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