Three researchers from the University of Glasgow have been awarded prestigious medals by the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).

Professor Graeme Roy, Professor Marian Scott, and Dr Hyab Yohannes are among the eight recipients of RSE medals announced today, representing institutions across Scotland. These medals acknowledge outstanding contributions and achievements across various academic disciplines.

This year’s medallists constitute the second cohort awarded under the revised RSE Medal Programme, which introduced new medals to honor distinguished women and recognize their significant contributions to sciences, arts, and letters in Scotland. Additionally, high achievements in previously unrepresented sectors, such as earth and environmental sciences, and teamwork and collaborative endeavors, are celebrated.

Professor Graeme Roy, Dean of External Engagement and Deputy Head of the College of Social Sciences, has been honored with the RSE Adam Smith Medal. The award recognizes his substantial contributions to public policy and public life in Scotland, notably through his role as Chair of the Scottish Fiscal Commission.

Professor Marian Scott, Professor of Environmental Statistics in the School of Mathematics & Statistics, has received the RSE Lord Kelvin Medal. This accolade acknowledges her pioneering statistical research, which has revolutionized the application of statistical methods across various disciplines.

Dr Hyab Yohannes, Lecturer and Research Associate at the School of Education, has been awarded the RSE June Almeida Medal. Dr Yohannes' citation recognizes his academic and public engagement efforts as a survivor of torture and trafficking, particularly amid challenges to the Refugee Convention.

The President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Professor Sir John Ball, remarked "Nominated by RSE Fellows, the prestigious medals of the RSE recognise remarkable accomplishment. Working in diverse fields, this year's recipients join a distinguished cohort of trailblazers whose contributions advance our knowledge and positively impact lives worldwide. Their accomplishments underscore the depth and breadth of research talent in Scotland. I extend my warmest congratulations to all of them."

Read the full announcement on the University of Glasgow news webpage.

First published: 3 April 2024

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