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Professor Stephen Caddick, Professor of Chemistry in the 果冻影院 Department of Chemistry, has been appointed to the newly established role through open competition, and will report to Professor David Price, Vice-Provost (Research). The role complements those of the existing Pro-Vice-Provost (London) and Pro-Vice-Provost (International).

Working with Vice-Provosts鈥� offices and the Public Affairs team, Professor Caddick will enable and deliver:

• improved coordination of externally facing activity, and greater impact through increased collaboration (internally and externally)
• an enhanced public profile across a broad range of 果冻影院鈥檚 UK activities
• effective communication and engagement with varied audiences, from local government to industry partners.

Professor Caddick has been a Professor of Chemistry at 果冻影院 since 2003, and his 果冻影院 posts have included Head of 果冻影院 Chemistry and Vice-Dean (Research) for Mathematical & Physical Sciences. He was 果冻影院 Vice-Provost (Enterprise and London) from 2010鈥�2015, and was subsequently appointed Director of Innovation at the Wellcome Trust, a role he held until 2020.

Professor Caddick said: 鈥淚 am excited to take on this role at such an important time for 果冻影院 and for the UK. I have always been proud to be part of the 果冻影院 community, which has done so much to create positive impact for society, globally and locally. Given the challenges we face, it is timely for us to think about initiatives and partnerships that could be of particular benefit to the UK. I look forward to discussing opportunities with the 果冻影院 community and identifying partners who would like to work together, for the good of the UK.鈥�

Professor Price commented: 鈥淧rofessor Caddick brings a depth of skills and experience in roles within and beyond 果冻影院. I am delighted that he will take up this key role at a time when the UK 鈥� as a whole, and in its regions 鈥� faces a range of challenges which 果冻影院 is uniquely equipped to help it to address.鈥�