Liz Baggs is Professor of Food and Environmental Security and Vice-Principal Research and Innovation (Interim). Areas of responsibility as Vice-Principal Research and Enterprise Provide leadership in research strategy and development, including in partnership with key funders and public and private sector organisationsProvide leadership on innovation, impact, commercialisation and industry engagement University-wide, playing a leading role in transforming the University’s capabilities in research translation, impact and innovationAlongside Edinburgh Global, lead on strategy and opportunities for international research collaborationEnsure continual enhancement of the University’s research culture and environment to create optimal conditions for inclusive and responsible researchRepresent the University on key sectoral and stakeholder groupings to influence broader strategies in higher education and governmentLead the University’s Research Excellence Framework strategy and submissionConvene key committees that drive research and innovation across the University University level committee membership Edinburgh Innovations BoardResearch Strategy Group (Chair)Senate (ex officio)Senior Leadership TeamUniversity Executive Contact Details Liz can be contacted via her EA Angela Penman (email: A.Penman@ed.ac.uk). Also contactable via Microsoft Teams or direct by email. Professor Liz Baggs Vice-Principal Research and Innovation (Interim) University of Edinburgh Contact details Email: liz.baggs@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2025-10-13