Our senior academy, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, has today announced that 43 individuals deemed excellent in their field were elected as RSE Fellows. They will be joining the RSE’s current Fellowship, which comprises approximately 1,600 people who are recognized for excellence in their work and an ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge for the benefit of society.
We are delighted that four alumni of the Young Academy of Scotland are among them:
- Professor Matthew Chrisman, Professor of Ethics and Epistemology, University of Edinburgh
- Professor Sharon Hutchinson, Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health, Glasgow Caledonian University
- Professor Claire Miller, Professor of Statistics, University of Glasgow
- Professor Subramanian Ramamoorthy, Personal Chair of Robot Learning and Autonomy, School of Informatics, Institute for Perception Action and Behaviour, University of Edinburgh
These new Fellows join 50 other YAS members and alumni who have previously been welcomed into the RSE. While YAS members do not automatically become Fellows, the increasing number of alumni in the RSE Fellowship is a testament to the excellence, drive, and creativity of our members. To be appointed RSE Fellows, these individuals have undergone rigorous assessment of their achievements, professional standing and the contribution they and their work make to wider society.
RSE President Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli PRSE said:
“It is a great privilege to welcome this group of such exceptional people into the Fellowship of the RSE.
“Each of our new Fellows brings a unique background, expertise and insight to the National Academy of Scotland, and we are thrilled to have them join us.
“The challenges that face Scotland, and the world, are numerous and growing. The RSE’s diverse membership and its expertise enable us to bring multidisciplinary perspectives to a wide range of issues of significance for Scotland and the world, including some of today’s most pressing health issues.
“Today’s new Fellows from across sciences, humanities, creative arts, and the professions have demonstrated excellence in their field, and a commitment to use their knowledge for public good.
“On behalf of the Society, I congratulate them all on their tremendous achievements.”
More information on all new Fellows, including the YAS members being inducted this year can be found on the RSE website.
