The London Evening Standard chose the Francis Crick
Institute as the venue to unveil its annual list of the 1000 most
influential people in London this evening.
The 1000 is a celebration of the one thousand people
who make London the world's creative and cultural powerhouse. Drawn
from all sectors and walks of London life - from finance, to
science, technology, media and politics - the list is selected by a
panel of London Evening Standard reporters and
critics.
This year's edition of The 1000, which has been
published in association with The Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, Wellcome Trust and the Francis Crick Institute, has a
special focus on London's contribution to science, medicine and
global humanitarism. Paul Nurse, the director of the Crick, was
listed as one of the capital's 10 most influential people. Renowned
scientist Stephen Hawking and the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize
winner, Malala Yousafzai were also recognised by the Evening
Standard for their contributions, with both being listed in the Top
20.
The Evening Standard's Editor, Sarah Sands, said:
"Now is the time for the Evening Standard to celebrate London's
wealth of scientific talent and ambition. This global capital is a
great force for good in science and medicine. It is wonderful that
London looks out and shoulders its international
responsibilities."
The full list of the London Evening Standard's 1000
Most Influential Londoners 2014 will be published in the Evening
Standard on Friday 17th October 2014.