Prof Mary Bownes

Professional information

Position

Vice Principal, External Engagement

Description

Mary Bownes has strategic responsibility in development and alumni relations, postgraduate affairs, widening participation, recruitment, admission, scholarships, sustainability and community relations.

She is a Professor of Developmental Biology and Director of the Scottish Institute for Biotechnology Education. Science communication is of particular interest to Mary, especially the development of materials for use in schools and at science festivals to encourage people to take an active interest in biotechnology and how it affects everyday life. She is also very active in encouraging and enabling researchers in all disciplines to engage with the public about their research. She ran the Researchers in Residence scheme on behalf of RCUK and the Wellcome Trust and is the director of the Edinburgh Beltane Beacon for Public Engagement Project.

Email: mary.bownes@ed.ac.uk

Member of

The Campaign Team