Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Recording of the virtual awards ceremony for the 2021 MRC Max Perutz Science Writing Award on Thursday 21 October.
00:34 – Ceremony Opening by Sue Nelson – Science Journalist & Broadcaster, Boffin Media
06:09 – Welcome Address by Chair of the VIP Judging Panel, Professor Fiona Watt – MRC Executive Chair
12:36 – Talk by the Son of Max Perutz and Special Guest Speaker, Professor Robin Perutz, FRS – Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of York
22:48 – Introduction to the 2021 Shortlisted Students
29:46 – Presentation of Awards and Prizes by Members of the VIP Judging Panel
30:30 – Commended Prize by VIP Judge, Dr Furaha Asani – Researcher and Writer
32:15 – Runner-up Prize by VIP Judge, Dr Roger Highfield – MRC Council Member and Science Director of the Science Museum Group
33:58 – 2021 Winner by VIP Judge, Ian Tucker – Science and Technology Editor of The Observer
36:11 – Excerpt from Winning Article by VIP Judge, Gaia Vince – Journalist, Author & Broadcaster
39:20 – Closing Remarks by Chair of the VIP Judging Panel, Professor Fiona Watt – MRC Executive Chair
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Recording of the virtual awards ceremony for the 2021 MRC Max Perutz Science Writing Award on Thursday 21 October.
00:34 – Ceremony Opening by Sue Nelson – Science Journalist & Broadcaster, Boffin Media
06:09 – Welcome Address by Chair of the VIP Judging Panel, Professor Fiona Watt – MRC Executive Chair
12:36 – Talk by the Son of Max Perutz and Special Guest Speaker, Professor Robin Perutz, FRS – Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of York
22:48 – Introduction to the 2021 Shortlisted Students
29:46 – Presentation of Awards and Prizes by Members of the VIP Judging Panel
30:30 – Commended Prize by VIP Judge, Dr Furaha Asani – Researcher and Writer
32:15 – Runner-up Prize by VIP Judge, Dr Roger Highfield – MRC Council Member and Science Director of the Science Museum Group
33:58 – 2021 Winner by VIP Judge, Ian Tucker – Science and Technology Editor of The Observer
36:11 – Excerpt from Winning Article by VIP Judge, Gaia Vince – Journalist, Author & Broadcaster
39:20 – Closing Remarks by Chair of the VIP Judging Panel, Professor Fiona Watt – MRC Executive Chair
The Medical Research Council are part of UK Research and Innovation, the body that allocates government funds for research. If you're a UK taxpayer, your contributions help fund the work we showcase on our channel.
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