Liz Bell

Liz Bell is a seasoned policy, management, and communications professional with a strong background in research, education, and innovation/knowledge transfer.

With extensive experience as a senior manager, Liz has excelled in conducting strategic reviews, managing organizational change, and designing and overseeing programs and events.

Known for exceptional team leadership skills, Liz has built solid relationships with external stakeholders on national and international levels, effectively handling media and other communications.

Her integrated, inter-disciplinary approach spans medical sciences, social sciences, and engineering, with a deep understanding of stakeholders and a vast network developed through various roles in the UK research council, universities, science charities, and as a British diplomat.

Liz's remarkable accomplishments include spearheading the design and launch of the Newton Prize project for the UK National Commission for UNESCO and leading development projects with the British Council and the Malaysian Government.

An active member of her community, Liz serves as a Primary School Governor and has held positions as a Parish Councillor and Labour Party Parliamentary Candidate.

Her core competencies encompass policy analysis, strategic planning, team/program/event management, business process re-engineering, diplomacy, stakeholder management, and effective communication spanning diverse audiences.

Liz's educational background includes a PhD in Science and Technology Policy, an MSc in Social Aspects of Science and Technology, and a BSc in Biochemistry.

She has held key roles at various organizations including ALP Synergy Ltd, UK National Commission for UNESCO, Queen Mary University of London, UCAS, and The Physiological Society, among others.

Liz Bell's expertise and leadership have been featured in articles like 'Careers beyond academia: from biochemistry to bioengineering' and on the Lancaster University Alumni website.