Sir David heads up the BA
8 Jun 2007 by Evoluted New Media
The Government’s chief scientist is to become president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science (BA).
The Government’s chief scientist is to become president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science (BA).
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| Sir David King will take up the presidency of the BA |
Sir David said: “I am delighted to be taking up the Presidency in 2008 and look forward to working with the BA to promote and develop public engagement in science on critically important issues such as climate change and sustainability.”
Sir David was appointed as Chief Scientific Adviser and Head of the Office of Science and Technology in October 2000. During his time in office, his work has included developing a sustainable long-term strategy for the UK’s energy policy and he was heavily involved in producing the UK’s ten-year Science and Innovation Framework, which is applicable until 2014.
In addition to his work in HM Government, Sir David has had a distinguished scientific career. From 1988-2005 he held the position of 1920 Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Cambridge and was also Head of the University Chemistry Department from 1993-2000. He continues as Director of Research at the University of Cambridge.
Commenting on Sir David’s appointment, Professor Patrick Dowling, Chair of the BA Council, says: “We are delighted to welcome Sir David as President. The BA began a three-year focus on climate change and related issues in March 2006. With his commitment to the subject, as well as his extensive experience of assessing the challenges and long-term strategies necessary to achieve change, Sir David will bring a new dimension to this initiative.”
Sir David joins a list of distinguished Presidents who have included Professor Thomas Huxley, Professor Sir JJ Thomson, Professor Dorothy Hodgkin, Sir David Attenborough and Professor Robert Winston.
