Tom Saunders

Tom Saunders is Head of Public Engagement at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and is responsible for the development and implementation of it’s public engagement strategy.

Alongside policy, his team funds collaborative research, designs and delivers pilots and supports national programmes, all with the aim of improving the relationship between research, innovation and society.

Tom has an MA in Linguistics and a BA in Chinese studies and previously worked in policy research at Nesta, first on international innovation and then on inclusive innovation.