Hilary Newiss

Chair British Science Association. NED in health, innovation, science, data and arts. Former IP lawyer. Opinions my own.

[Kevin Fenton @ProfKevinFenton]

End of a wonderful and inspiring day at the @BritishSciFest at the @UEL_News. Thank you @BritSciAssoc for such a warm welcome to my Presidential year. I look forward to engaging our partners and communities on science, public health, innovation and equity in the year ahead.

[British Science Association @BritSciAssoc]

Could you be a @BritSciAssoc Trustee? We're looking for 2 new members to join our fantastic Council:

- Treasurer, to support the oversight of the organisation's finances 🔢
- Communications trustee, to provide strategic oversight of the organisation's communication goals ✍️

[British Science Association @BritSciAssoc]

ICYMI we published the highlights from Professor Dame Jane Francis' presidential address from #BSW23, with @WanderingGaia.

Learn more about her life and career, and her current role at @BAS_News in our blog.

Part 1 🔗https://t.co/04T365DMxQ
Part 2 🔗 https://t.co/w4KylGO8ts

[British Science Association @BritSciAssoc]

The audience asked a range of questions, from why do some people not want their data shared between clinicians, and how do we take people who can't use devices into account when thinking about using patient-facing apps and other technology in healthcare.

#ForThought

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[MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @MRCcmm]

Our first visitors to #KillerFungus at #BSF2023 Lisa Roberts @UniofExeter VC, @neil_gow @HannahRRussell2 @gerbilocity @GRVStansfield @HNewiss @jcwbrown27 & Dan Charman.

Tickets still available today! Book here: https://t.co/LXFLsyYTub

[Hannah Russell @HannahRRussell2]

Another sellout session @BritishSciFest - this time looking at climate change and global food production with @gilesedoldroyd @UniofExeter #bsf2023 @BritSciAssoc

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

We warmly welcome three exceptional individuals as our 2023 Honorary Fellows:

Ms Hilary Newiss FMedSci
Prof Dame Baroness Brown of Cambridge FRS FREng FMedSci
Prof Marcello A. Barcinski FMedSci

Find out more:
https://t.co/hDtI2caBD9

[Government Office for Science @uksciencechief]

British Science Week begins today 🚀 

This years theme is connections. Check out @ScienceWeekUK for resources and get involved #BSW23

[Hannah Russell @HannahRRussell2]

A brilliant time at last night’s #BSW23 launch event. Still thinking about the points and ideas discussed… Thanks again to our expert panel @_CoachAli_ @michaelsulu @ret_ward @ClimateLondon @GeorgeFreemanMP, Aisha Kukoyi & of course to @aimafidon. @BritSciAssoc @ScienceWeekUK

[Hilary Newiss @HNewiss]

Congratulations Jacob and @NVTweeting

[National Voices @NVTweeting]

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We have a very exciting announcement! 🎉

@jacoblant, who is currently Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Research and Insight at @HealthwatchE, will be joining the National Voices team as our new Chief Executive in May!

👉 https://t.co/nFlwPjfeEc

[CREST Awards @CRESTAwards]

George said this has really boosted his confidence.

His teacher Caroline said George was the first student from the school to achieve a #CREST Award and 'the CREST Award gave George a springboard to explore his areas of interest and showcase his skills and knowledge'.

[CREST Awards @CRESTAwards]

STEM and creativity really do go hand in hand. @unboxed2022 has inspired the next generation of creatives, watch the full video here 👉 https://t.co/39iYIyVuk7

#UNBOXED2022 #STEAM #YoungCreatives

[Hilary Newiss @HNewiss]

Welcome to BSA. Looking forward to working with you.

[British Science Association @BritSciAssoc]

We're delighted to announce the appointment of three new Trustees to the @BritSciAssoc Council.

Welcome @Kevin_Coutinho, @sarahchaytor_ and @philsm.

Find out more 🔗 https://t.co/rl3RKYlGGh

[British Science Association @BritSciAssoc]

Read our response to @Ofstednews latest report reviewing science learning in England's schools 👇
https://t.co/NKSGmChmW7

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[Hilary Newiss @HNewiss]

This is a lovely heartwarming film.

[British Science Association @BritSciAssoc]

Check out our new video for @TheIdeasFund, created with @TheLiminalSpace on the unique dynamics of the community-researcher relationship & the value of working in this way, as told by project participants themselves 🎙️ 🔽

https://t.co/EXWKRE81iK

[Hilary Newiss @HNewiss]

Congratulations to our new Fellows.

[British Science Association @BritSciAssoc]

We're delighted to announce our Honorary Fellows for 2022.

This year, they have been awarded across three themes: collaboration; energy and the environment.

Congratulations to @CGMundell, @SaifulChemistry & Gillian Burke 👏

Read more about our Fellows https://t.co/BFwV8dNx7s

[Hilary Newiss @HNewiss]

Congratulations @acpatient

[Chris Graham @ChrisGrahamUK]

Exciting news: we're delighted to welcome Angela Coulter (@acpatient ) back to @pickereurope as the new Chair of our Board of Trustees

https://t.co/1maTtC01wK

[Prof Alice Roberts💙 @theAliceRoberts]

I love this!

[Hilary Newiss @HNewiss]

Good luck Charlotte and thanks for all your hard work for National Voices. Have a well deserved break!

[National Voices @NVTweeting]

Today we say goodbye to @CharlotteAugst, our Chief Executive.

Her passion, dedication and incredible leadership have seen National Voices grow in many ways, including in influence and profile.

We would like to thank her for everything, and to wish her well for the future 💜

[Hilary Newiss @HNewiss]

@AMRC Very sad to hear this news. She achieved so much and was lovely to work with. Best wishes to her family and colleagues.