We are delighted to announce that Veronica Kelsey, Senior Heilbronn Fellow, has been appointed as the new Principal Heilbronn Fellow in Mathematics at The University of Manchester, effective this autumn.

Veronica joined the Heilbronn Institute in Manchester in 2021, following her PhD at the University of St Andrews under the supervision of Colva Roney-Dougal and Martyn Quick. Her research focuses on numerical invariants and the generation of simple and almost simple groups.

In her new role as Principal Heilbronn Fellow, Veronica will have a strategic remit to shape and coordinate research activity across the Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research (HIMR). She will work closely with the HIMR Chair, Head of HIMR, and Research Leads, supporting collaboration across internal programmes and partner institutions.