The Francis Crick Institute has appointed Professor Brian Cox to be its first Crick Scholar - a new post dedicated to promoting, explaining and exploring multidisciplinary research and championing the role of science in shaping the world we live in.
In his first project as a Crick Scholar, Brian is using his extensive experience in the media and academia to present a new podcast called ‘A Question of Science’, recorded at the Francis Crick Institute and produced by BBC Studios.
The show launches on Sept 17 2025 with 12 episodes, each tackling some of the biggest science challenges facing society today. Can we cure cancer? What do climate change and the march of AI mean for our future? Could we live forever? Brian is joined by a panel of top scientists and experts to answer questions from a live studio audience, exploring what we know, what we don’t know and where science might take us next.
Paul Nurse, CEO and Director of the Crick, said: “We are very much looking forward to working with Brian, who will be a great addition to the Crick community.
“As scientists, it’s important for us to remain outward facing. Brian has a natural ability to link the scientific community with wider society, pioneering new ways to engage the public and acting as an advocate for science and its potential to improve the lives of millions.”
On the announcement, Brian Cox said: “Science doesn’t happen in isolation. The way we fund it, regulate it, and apply it, all depend on reaching across boundaries.
“I’m excited to bring a different perspective to the Crick and its science, and I’m personally fascinated by the convergence of physics with the questions being asked by biologists at one of the best research institutions in the world. The podcast ‘A Question of Science’, has already shown that the real experts have much to say about issues that affect all of us and that scientists can even be entertaining!”
The first episode of A Question of Science is available now on all podcast platforms and our YouTube channel. Our expert panel are discussing ageing, longevity and the science behind our lifespans.
