Celebrating success – Equality and diversity

Professor Sascha Hooker

Professor Sascha Hooker joined in the graduation celebrations on Thursday 6 December when she was appointed to the position of professor alongside other colleagues from across the University. As is customary, new professors are presented with a book of their …

January 15, 2019 | Celebrating success

Two members elected to the Young Academy of Scotland

Two members from the School of Biology, Dr Ellen Garland and Dr Nathan Bailey, were elected as members of the Young Academy of Scotland (YAS) in the latest round. YAS was established by the Royal Society of Edinburgh as a …

August 5, 2018 | Celebrating success

Success in the 2018 promotions round

Many congratulations to the seven members of staff who were successful in the annual promotions round: Sonja Heinrich, Ildiko Somorjai and Judith Sleeman have been promoted to Senior Lecturer. Lars Boehme and Carl Smith have been promoted to Reader. Andy …

June 29, 2018 | Celebrating success

School of Biology receives an Athena Swan silver award

The School of Biology is delighted to be awarded an Athena Swan silver award. This is the culmination of work by the Biology Equality and Diversity committee, led by Sascha Hooker, on behalf of all staff and students who responded …

May 7, 2018 | Celebrating success

Royal Society 2017 URF Success

Two of our postdoctoral researchers, Ellen Garland and Lauren Guillette, were awarded Royal Society University Research Fellowships in this year’s competition. This is a fantastic achievement for the department to receive two of these prestigious awards. Lauren has now accepted …

September 11, 2017 | Celebrating success

Success in the 2017 promotions round

Many congratulations to the seven members of staff who were successful in the annual Promotion round: Clare Peddie, Sue Healy and Christian Rutz were promoted to Professor. David Ferrier and Michael Morrissey were promoted to Reader. Gerald Prescott and Jacqueline …

August 23, 2017 | Celebrating success

Teaching Excellence awards

Congratulations to Prof Will Cresswell and Dr Rona Ramsay, who received Teaching Excellence awards at the annual award ceremony this week. Will was recognised with a University Teaching Excellence award for his sustained contribution to the development and delivery of training in quantitative …

May 3, 2017 | Celebrating success

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