Dr Sarah Shinton

Director, UKRI Future Leaders Fellows Development Network, University of Edinburgh

Dr Shinton’s career began in Wales, in research, but she has worked all over the UK and Europe developing generations of researchers. She leads national strategic initiatives to develop better research leaders, more inclusive research cultures and to create opportunities for under-represented groups. She has secured millions of pounds of research and consultancy funding and is especially committed to the creation of opportunities for, and recognition of, research and innovation enablers.