UK government nominates Leszek Borysiewicz as next UKRI chair
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Jamie Durrani2026-04-02T09:30:00
Immunologist has held numerous roles in scientific administration, including at the University of Cambridge, MRC and CRUK
The UK government has named its preferred candidate to be the next chair of the country’s national funding agency, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Leszek Borysiewicz, an immunologist with previous experience heading several high-profile research organisations, is expected to take on the role this summer. He will succeed Andrew Mackenzie, a petrochemicals industry executive who has served as chair of UKRI since 2021.