Cavendish Laboratory

Universities and Science Minister Sam Gyimah has today announced that Professor Mark Thomson has been selected to be Executive Chair of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), following a fair and open competition.

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The chancellor announced the Government's spending plans in November, including a £75 million investment in the University's Cavendish Laboratories.