Andrew Mackenzie
@awmackenzie.bsky.social
Associate Director of Strategy & External Relations, The Physiological Society (@physoc.bsky.social).
Trustee of Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine. Council Member of Parliamentary & Scientific Committee. Own views.
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Translating Knowledge and Research into Impact
www.physoc.org
Chimes with a report by @physoc.bsky.social & NCUB: the challenge is not the appetite to engage, but the lack of consistent structures, incentives & pathways to translate knowledge into sustained real-world impact.
www.physoc.org/policy/knowledge-exchange/translating-knowledge-research-into-impact/
www.physoc.org/policy/knowledge-exchange/translating-knowledge-research-into-impact/
State of the Relationship report 2025 - National Centre for Universities & Business
NCUB’s annual State of the Relationship report is an evidence tool to strengthen collaboration between universities and businesses.
www.ncub.co.uk
That points to something structural: we have built a system that is good at pushing ideas out, but much less good at pulling them into widespread use, scale and productivity growth.
Read the report here:
www.ncub.co.uk/insight/stat...
Read the report here:
www.ncub.co.uk/insight/stat...
State of the Relationship report 2025 - National Centre for Universities & Business
NCUB’s annual State of the Relationship report is an evidence tool to strengthen collaboration between universities and businesses.
www.ncub.co.uk
Collaboration remains a real strength of the UK system, but the report is clear that momentum has slowed. Activity is still there, but growth has levelled off and the depth and value of partnerships are under pressure.
A really insightful launch of @ncub.bsky.social State of the Relationship report today.
And congratulations to the Openness Award winners. The Awards recognise best practice in openness on animal research. I’ve really enjoyed being on the judging panel over the last few years and this year had so many strong nominations.
Fantastic evening at @rcphysicians.bsky.social for the @animalresearch.bsky.social Paget Lecture with Sarah Gilbert. A really great lecture on the development of vaccines against outbreak pathogens.
The Five Levers For Change: a Blueprint to Phase Out Fossil Fuel Advertising
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What role does advertising have on driving climate action?
That was the key question at event this week on the work of ACT Climate Labs on supercharging climate communication, and the launch of their five levers of change to phase out fossil fuel advertising.
That was the key question at event this week on the work of ACT Climate Labs on supercharging climate communication, and the launch of their five levers of change to phase out fossil fuel advertising.
So the signals from government are encouraging. The real test will be whether the foundations of the research system, and disciplines like physiology, are given the support they need to deliver.
For areas of science like physiology, this is so important. Core, discovery-led research on how the body works is essential to everything from healthcare innovation to climate resilience, but it depends on stable departments, long-term funding and a strong pipeline of skilled researchers.
It’s positive to see continued investment in research and innovation, particularly in areas like AI. That clear sign of intention from the government matters. But this comes at a time of growing financial pressure on universities, which underpin the UK’s entire research system.
💰The morning after the night before….some reflections on what yesterday’s budget means for UK R&D.
A fantastic celebration of physiology as part of #PhysiologyWeek today at @londonmetuni.bsky.social! Great to see so many young people enthusiastic to learn about science.
A quick run up Calton Hill before leaving Edinburgh…a beautiful city, especially at sunset!
3 takeaways from my presentation:
• Climate change is already harming health.
• Our bodies have tight physiological limits, and a warming climate is pushing more people beyond them.
• The climate crisis is felt first in the body, which is why climate action must start with protecting health.
• Climate change is already harming health.
• Our bodies have tight physiological limits, and a warming climate is pushing more people beyond them.
• The climate crisis is felt first in the body, which is why climate action must start with protecting health.
A fantastic day yesterday at Science and the Parliament talking to MSPs, scientists and students about the impact of climate change on health - and highlighting the work of @physoc.bsky.social in driving action in this area.