The RadioNet Board has appointed Rob Beswick (University of Manchester) as Spokesperson and Agnieszka Słowikowska (JIV-ERIC) as Vice-Spokesperson of the RadioNet Consortium. Their two-year terms will begin on 1 February 2026.
The RadioNet community warmly congratulates Rob and Aga and wishes them every success as they take on these roles.
The community also extends its deep gratitude to the outgoing spokesperson, Prof. Anton Zensus, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR), for his exceptional leadership and long-standing service to RadioNet. Over many years, Prof. Zensus has played a central role in shaping and strengthening the RadioNet collaboration—first through his involvement in the RadioNet EU projects, later as Scientific Coordinator of the OPTICON-RadioNet project, and most recently as spokesperson of the RadioNet Consortium. His vision, commitment, and ability to bring together a diverse international community have been instrumental in advancing radio astronomy cooperation across Europe and beyond.
Reflecting on the transition, Prof. Zensus said:
“It has been a privilege to serve the RadioNet community and to work with such dedicated colleagues across Europe and beyond. I am proud of what we have achieved together and confident that RadioNet will continue to thrive under its new leadership.”
RadioNet extends its sincere thanks to Prof. Zensus for his leadership and long-standing contributions and looks forward to the Consortium’s continued success.