Prime Minister appoints Professor Teresa Anderson MBE to board of Royal Museums Greenwich

On Monday 6th January, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced that University of Manchester professor and Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement Director, Teresa Anderson has been appointed as a Trustee for Royal Museums Greenwich.

Professor Teresa Anderson MBE, an esteemed figure in science, heritage, and public engagement, has been appointed as a Trustee for Royal Museums Greenwich. Her four-year voluntary term will run from November 20, 2024, to November 19, 2028.

Royal Museums Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, comprises the National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House art gallery, the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, and the Cutty Sark. These iconic institutions play a crucial role in preserving and sharing the nation’s maritime history, art, and scientific heritage. Trustees provide strategic leadership, oversee museum management, engage in fundraising efforts, and collaborate with the government to advance the museums' mission.

Upon receiving the news, Teresa expressed her excitement about the role, stating:

“I am both delighted and humbled to be appointed as a Trustee of Royal Museums Greenwich. I am aware of the precious and very important role that museums play in society; as protectors and custodians of history, art, science, knowledge, events and the human stories woven throughout. This is something that I take a great pride in at Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement and so it is an honour to be involved in the leadership and strategic governance of an organisation of such national and international importance. I look forward to performing my role as a Trustee with sincerity, creativity and diligence.”

Teresa Anderson is Founder and Director of The University of Manchester’s Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, which has attracted over 150,000 visitors annually, including 25,000 schoolchildren. Under her leadership, Jodrell Bank was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019, and she spearheaded the development of the £21 million First Light Pavilion, opened in 2022. Her innovative work includes co-founding the award-winning bluedot festival, which fuses science, music, art, and culture to inspire diverse audiences.

With an impressive academic background in physics, engineering and fine art, Teresa is a trailblazer in connecting science with society. Her contributions to astrophysics, public engagement, and heritage have earned her numerous accolades, including an MBE in 2013, the Institute of Physics Kelvin Medal in 2014, and recognition as a National Lottery ‘Heritage Gamechanger’ in 2024.

This appointment not only underscores Teresa’s stellar credentials but also highlights the collaborative potential between Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Royal Museums Greenwich. Both institutions sharing their commitment to preserving heritage and inspiring curiosity, creativity and learning.

Pictured - Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement Director, Teresa Anderson.