Wellcome statement in response to the new COP28 deal
Wellcome responds to the new COP28 deal to transition away from fossil fuels.
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Horizon Europe: why the UK re-joining is great for science and health
With a new deal struck between the UK and EU on Horizon Europe, we look at why the scheme matters for health research and what needs to happen next.
Beth Thompson
Much-needed visa reform needs to be swiftly followed by a UK-EU deal for science
The PM's announcement of reforms to the immigration system for scientists is a step in the right direction. But alone it won't be enough to keep the UK as a global research…
- Beth Thompson
Media statement in response to Horizon Europe comments
This is our response to the comments made at the Northern Ireland deal press conference by Ursula von der Leyen, in relation to Horizon Europe.
Something New: Covid Living
Created by poet Koleka Putuma and illustrator Ivvy Chen, this animation beautifully captures young people’s approach to dealing with the challenges of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Why do we need a new generation of Covid-19 vaccines?
The first Covid-19 vaccines have been very effective, but there’s plenty of room for improvement, especially for dealing with new variants. Charlie Weller talks about the…
Charlie Weller
What we can learn from HIV to help end this pandemic
Covid-19 isn’t the first time the world has had to deal with a global pandemic – and it won’t be the last. But lessons learned from previous disease outbreaks, such as HIV/…
To avoid the next pandemic we must invest in global solutions
Beth Thompson, Head of UK & EU Policy at Wellcome, discusses new recommendations in a new G20 report – A Global Deal for Our Pandemic Age – about how we could avoid the…
- Beth Thompson
Media statement in response to the UK rejoining Horizon Europe
Wellcome responds to the announcement from the UK Government will rejoin Horizon Europe, the EU's scientific research scheme and world’s largest research collaboration…
Modern slavery statement
Wellcome is strongly opposed to slavery and human trafficking. We strive to act ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships to ensure that…
Stephen's story: to build a lab you have to build your team
For Stephen, setting up a lab meant dealing with some predictable challenges, like building a team, but also some unpredictable ones.
Folded figures fill the Wellcome Trust’s windows in new commission
A newly commissioned installation by Phoebe Argent brings a little artistic edge to Euston Road.
Brexit
We worked with EU institutions, the UK government, the research sector and others to achieve a Brexit settlement that allows research to thrive in the UK and Europe.
Rachel Huxley
Head of Mitigation
Rachel joined Wellcome in August 2023 to lead the research programme to support science and evidence generation of the health co-benefits of mitigation in order to drive low-…
Learning from pandemics
Charlie Weller has been at Wellcome since 2014 and Head of Prevention since September 2021. Her work at Wellcome has included leading the funding response to the West African…
Funding advisory committees
We have a number of committees, panels and expert review groups that shortlist and interview people who have applied for funding.
A post-Brexit agreement for research and innovation – outcomes from a simulated negotiation process
This report is about the lessons from a simulated negotiation of a post-Brexit UK-EU science agreement.
Beth Thompson
Chief Strategy Officer
Beth is Chief Strategy Officer, responsible for the work of the strategy and programme office, government relations and strategic partnerships, policy, and transition and…
Philomena Gibbons
Associate Director, Transition and Legacy
Philomena Gibbons leads work across Wellcome to manage the completion and transition of work not continuing under Wellcome’s new strategy.
Brexit is an opportunity to forge a stronger European Research Area, according to new consultation
The European Research Area should be strengthened and broadened as part of the Brexit process, to increase scientific collaboration across member states and associated…