Holding steady at 15 this year is Leszek Borysiewicz – or Borys to his friends. Although he’s standing down from his role leading the University of Cambridge, his wide personal connections and platform as Cambridge VC give him inbuilt clout in the sector and with policymakers. If that wasn’t enough, he’s widely thought to be the front-runner for the job leading the new UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) – a critical role that demands someone of his experience and calibre, and someone that can command the respect of the sector. Needless to say, it’s not a long list. Whether or not that works out, it’s unlikely that the HE and science community will have seen the last of Borys when he leaves Cambridge next year.
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Leszek Borysiewicz
Holding steady at 15 this year is Leszek Borysiewicz – or Borys to his friends. Although he’s standing down from his role leading the University of Cambridge, his wide personal connections and platform as Cambridge VC give him inbuilt clout in the sector and with policymakers. If that wasn’t enough, he’s widely thought to be … Continued
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David Morris is the Vice Chancellor’s policy adviser at the University of Greenwich and former Deputy Editor of Wonkhe. He writes in a personal capacity.