The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has announced the ten RISE Leaders for 2014. The campaign, in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering, was launched by the Science Minister, David Willetts in November 2013 to mark the 20th anniversary of EPSRC.

This year Kevin Shakesheff, Director of the UKRMP Acellular (Smart Material) Approaches for Therapeutic Delivery Hub, was announced as one of the RISE Leaders. Kevin will now be paired with with individuals from government, business or media to communicate the importance and impact of their research, helping their partners to become champions for science.