Professor Brianna Heazlewood, from the University of Liverpool’s Department of Physics, has been named as a finalist in the 2025 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK. This is the first time a University of Liverpool researcher has been shortlisted for this prestigious awards scheme. Professor Heazlewood said: “Thank you to the Blavatnik Awards scheme for this fabulous recognition. It will allow me to share our research into cold chemical reactions with a wider audience, and to celebrate the contributions of our amazing group members and collaborators.” Three winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony on Wednesday, 4 March 2025 at Kensington Palace.
Liverpool Physicist Named as 2025 Blavatnik Award Finalist

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