Members of our School of Biological Sciences have been presented with the Queen's Anniversary Prize - the highest Honour for UK further and higher education - at a ceremony in St James Palace, 伦敦.
The prestigious award was granted to the University for world-leading research and education in Soil Science promoting the control of greenhouse gas emissions and sustainable food production.
Scientists at the University have established a world-leading centre of excellence in Soil Science which strives to find solutions to some of society’s greatest threats including the climate crisis and environmental change.
The University made major contributions to the recent COP26 conference in Glasgow.
Representatives of the University were presented with the Queen’s Anniversary Prize by HRH Prince Charles, The Duke of Rothesay and HRH The Princess Royal, 安妮公主, 在周四的典礼上, 2月17日.
George Boyne教授, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the ob真人游戏, said: “It is a great honour to be presented with the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize which is high commendation indeed of the ground-breaking and world-leading research at the ob真人游戏.
“The impressive work of our soil scientists will make a significant contribution in some of humanity’s greatest challenges including climate change and the deterioration of our global soil resource. It is fitting that our staff and students have been recognised with this coveted award.”
3月ion Campbell教授, 研究副校长, said: “Understanding soils at all scales enables us to respond to the climate crisis, address food security and rebuild our loss of biodiversity globally.
“The research carried out here in 阿伯丁 is locally relevant and internationally impactful.
“The award of a Queen’s Anniversary Prize is testament to the excellent work being done by our soil scientists at the ob真人游戏 and I am pleased they have received this recognition.”
Head of the School of Biological Sciences Professor Graeme Paton said: “I could not be prouder of the staff and students at the School of Biological Sciences for receiving this honour.
“Our School is made up of the cleverest minds from around the world who are dedicated to world class research which will benefit future generations. I am delighted that so many of our current and previous hard-working staff have been recognised and honoured at the Queen’s Anniversary Prize celebrations in 伦敦.
“This year will be a transformative one for the School of Biological Sciences as well as the wider University with the opening of the Science 教学 Hub and the recruitment of a Director for our new interdisciplinary Centre for Environment and Biodiversity.
“The research of our staff and students is making an immense contribution to some of the greatest challenges of our time and it is fitting that their tremendous efforts are recognised with this coveted award.
“The issues we face in maintaining sustainable soils are greater now than ever before and at 阿伯丁 we have the techniques, skills and people to address these challenges and make a real difference.
“I look forward to seeing the continued impact that the School’s research will have in years to come.”
女王周年纪念奖, 它成立于1993年, is awarded every two years in recognition of world-class excellence and achievement.
Representatives from the University who attended the ceremony in St James Palace and the Awards Reception in the Guildhall included:
- Professor Sir Iain Torrance, Pro-Chancellor
- George Boyne教授, Principal and Vice-Chancellor
- 3月ion Campbell教授, Vice-Principal 研究
- Tracey Slaven, Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary
- 3月tina Besong Chukwuma-Ezike, University Rector
- 高级州长朱莉·阿什沃斯
- Professor Graeme Paton, Head of the School of Biological Sciences
- Professors Pete Smith and Jo Smith, Professors in Plant and Soil Science
- Dr Gareth Norton and Dr Cecile Gubry-Rangin (both Readers in Plant and Soil Science)
- 达利·纳亚克博士，研究员
- 艾米丽·斯科菲尔德博士，技术员
- 卢克·哈罗德，研究生