Lopa Patel has become the first Asian woman to be appointed to chair the advisory board at The National Science and Media Museum, part of the Science Museum Group.

Lopa, who has an MBE, has been appointed as Chair of the Bradford museum’s advisory board with the museum entering an exciting period of change as plans coalesce for Sound and Vision, the museum’s major re-development project, and Bradford City of Culture 2025.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Lopa Patel, MBE appointed as new Chair of the Advisory Board Lopa Patel, MBE appointed as new Chair of the Advisory Board    

Lopa has been a Trustee of the Science Museum Group since 2016 and was re-appointed by the Prime Minister for a second term of four years in 2020.  She has been involved with helping the group deliver the strategy to digitise its extensive collection of seven million objects and execute its long-term ‘Inspiring Futures’ strategy to grow science capital in young people and adults across the UK and around the world. 

Speaking of her appointment Lopa said, “I am delighted to be taking up the reins as Chair at this exciting time for the National Science and Media Museum. 

“We have ambitious plans for new Sound and Vision galleries at the museum which will deliver a breath-taking space to showcase one of the greatest collections and world-changing sound and vision technologies, as well as an activity programme to inspire one of the most diverse and fastest-growing cities in Britain. 

“I have been enthusiastically welcomed by many of Bradford’s leading influencers and look forward to working with the museum’s Executive Team and many more people in the city”. 

Jo Quinton-Tulloch, Director of the National Science and Media Museum added, “I am delighted to welcome Lopa as Chair of the National Science and Media Museum’s Advisory Board. 

“Her technology, media and digital perspective will add to our ambition for the Sound and Vision galleries to tell stories of human ingenuity, connecting historic technologies to people’s lives now and in the future. 

“Bradford is a cornerstone of West Yorkshire’s creative hub and having a media entrepreneur on our board will help ensure the museum is a centre of media and digital heritage for Britain”. 

The appointment comes as the National Science and Media Museum begins to develop two new permanent galleries as part of its ambitious Sound and Vision project. Currently in the development phase thanks to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sound and Vision will inspire future generations, by providing wider access to world class collections of photography, radio, film, TV, sound and digital technologies.

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