The Vice-Provost (Research and Enterprise), Professor Mary Ryan, oversees a diverse range of engagements, encompassing visits, collaborative research efforts, and active participation in a range of events. Professor Ryan frequently hosts senior leaders from government, academia, and industry, holding exploratory conversations, strengthening collaborative ties, and formalising Research and Enterprise partnerships. Furthermore, she plays a pivotal role in the initiatives under her purview at Imperial, focusing on vital areas such as materials science, achieving net zero emissions, and promoting sustainability.

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Professor Ryan speaking on research culture at the Day of Doubt event organised by the Good Science Project

Professor Ryan speaking on research culture at the Day of Doubt event organised by the Good Science Project (September 2023)

Professor Ryan hosting Imperial's startup showcase at SHACK15 in San Francisco

Professor Ryan hosting Imperial's startup showcase at SHACK15 in San Francisco (September 2023)

Professor Ryan with President Brady, Provost Walmsley, Peter Haynes, Vice-Provost for Education and Student experience, and William Hague at the launch of the Centre for Quantum Engineering, Science & Technology

Professor Ryan with President Brady, Provost Walmsley, Peter Haynes, Vice-Provost for Education and Student experience, and William Hague at the launch of the Centre for Quantum Engineering, Science & Technology (July 2023)

Professor Ryan chairing a panel at the launch of Imperial reports on UK's competitiveness in biopharma, medtech and telecomms

Professor Ryan chairing a panel at the launch of Imperial reports on UK's competitiveness in biopharma, medtech and telecomms (July 2023)

Professor Ryan with Tim Campbell MBE and Dr Wayne Mitchell, Associate Provost for EDI at the Black Entrepreneurship event

Professor Ryan with Tim Campbell MBE and Dr Wayne Mitchell, Associate Provost for EDI at the Black Entrepreneurship event (July 2023)

Proffesor Ryan delivering the opening keynote address at the second Jawdrop Summit on climatetech

Profesor Ryan delivering the opening keynote address at the second Jawdrop Summit on climatetech (July 2023)

Professor Ryan delivering a talk on the Seven Material Wonders of the Ancient World at the Great Exhibition Road Festival 2023

Professor Ryan delivering a talk on the Seven Material Wonders of the Ancient World at the Great Exhibition Road Festival 2023 (June 2023)

Professor Ryan with Imperial academics at the 2023 May graduation ceremony

Professor Ryan with Imperial academics at the 2023 May graduation ceremony (May 2023)

Professor Ryan with Grazia Vittadini, Rolls Royce CTO at the annual Athena lecture

Professor Ryan with Grazia Vittadini, Rolls Royce CTO at the annual Athena lecture (May 2023)

Professor Ryan representing Imperial at the League of European Research Universities (LERU) Rectors’ Assembly

Professor Ryan representing Imperial at the League of European Research Universities (LERU) Rectors’ Assembly (May 2023)

Professor Ryan chairing a panel on the UK deep tech ecosystem co-organised by the Office for Investment Department for Business and Trade and Octopus Ventures

Professor Ryan chairing a panel on the UK deep tech ecosystem co-organised by the Office for Investment Department for Business and Trade and Octopus Ventures (May 2023)

Professor Ryan attending the launch of Imperial’s new Henry Royce Institute

Professor Ryan attending the launch of Imperial’s new Henry Royce Institute (March 2023)

Professor Ryan picking up her CBE in Windsor

Professor Ryan picking up her CBE in Windsor (March 2023)

Science & Policymaking Series

Science and research is a crucial component in public policymaking. The solutions to the global societal challenges we all face – from the impacts of climate change and decarbonising large parts of our society to realising the benefits of AI – all require extensive research and innovative. Yet there are sometimes challenges in pulling through academic expertise into the hands of decision-makers in governments and parliaments. Only through open dialogue and collaboration between academia and policymakers can we make sure that the latest evidence supports decisions impacting us all.

The Imperial Policy Forum runs a Science and Policymaking speaker series, which aims to do just that – facilitate open conversations with a range of policymakers and officials about how research is used to inform public policymaking, and their own reflections on how the science-policy interface operates. Hosted by Professor Mary Ryan, Vice-Provost for Research and Enterprise, the series is open to all Imperial staff, students and alumni to hear first hand the challenges and opportunities for scientists working in government and how their research can be used to evidence public policymaking across a wide range of topics.

Previous guests include:

  • Professor Charlotte Watts, Chief Scientific Adviser at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
  • Professor Angela McLean, Chief Scientific Adviser at Ministry of Defence (MoD)
  • Dr Mike Short, Chief Scientific Adviser at Department for International Trade (DIT)