RSE Henry Duncan Medallists
2018
Dr Theodore Koutmeridis, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow
For his outstanding work in the field of economics where he combines a clear mastery of the microeconomic methodology, a keen instinct for its empirical applications and a deep commitment to engagement activities.
2017
Mr Mike Welch OBE, CEO and Founder of Blackcircles.com, Peebles
For his outstanding business leadership. He took his start-up company to sales of over £60m and has since sold his company to Michelin in a deal estimated to be worth £100m.
2016
Mr Adam Purvis, Founder and Director, Power of Youth, Edinburgh
For his outstanding work in promoting entrepreneurship across the globe to build a better world through business.
2015
Dr Martyn Pickersgill, Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow in Biomedical Ethics, Centre for Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh
For his outstanding research work and leadership potential in medical sociology, science and technology studies and empirical bioethics and for his commitment to public engagement and the advancement of social
RSE Public Engagement Innovator Medallists
2022
Dr Andrew Wilson, University of Glasgow
For founding the interdisciplinary ‘maths inside’ photo competition that seeks to spark the mathematical curiosity of the nation and raise awareness of the often-unseen mathematics around us. Attracting thousands of entries, the initiative provides an accessible and high-quality contest that inspires involvement, creativity, and reflection. In addition, Dr Wilson’s public outreach activities, such as his Street Maths project, have brought mathematical topics to new audiences through an interplay between street theatre and mathematical concepts.
2021
Victoria Armstrong, University of Dundee
For their leading light in the area of art-based interventions to support vulnerable parent-infant dyads. She has demonstrated amazing innovation and creativity and is concurrently studying for her Doctoral degree. Victoria has adapted her public engagement with research activities to ensure that critical and even more critical support was maintained during the pandemic.
2020
Dr Paul O’Mahoney, University of Dundee
For their passion for engaging the public in his University of Dundee research, using a range of different mediums to achieve this and the work he has done with different groups that has had an impact on school children to patients alike.
2019
Senga Robertson Albertyn, University of Dundee / James Hutton Institute
For their enthusiasm, commitment and innovative approaches to public engagement.
2018
Mr Lewis Hou, Founder and Director of the Science Ceilidh and Research Assistant, Clinical Research Imaging Centre, University of Edinburgh
For their innovative and original contributions to public engagement, particularly in thinking creatively about combining arts and sciences through his Science Ceilidh which has engaged over 5000 people around the UK with science and folk festivals and collaborations with Cancer Research UK, ScienceGRRl and various science festivals, including the Edinburgh International Science Festival.
2017
Dr Sinead Rhodes, Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh
For their substantial and innovative work with the RSE Young Academy of Scotland on the “Research the Headlines” project.
2016
Dr Helen Bridle, Heriot-Watt University
For their innovative and original contributions to public engagement as an ambassador for (young women) engineers and engineering through her work including delivering her “Ingenious!” outreach scheme to schools and her publication in “Lab on a Chip” which has led to increased public engagement activities across schools and science festivals.
2015
Dr Mhairi Stewart, Wellcome Trust Centre for Molecular Parasitology, University of Glasgow,
For their outstanding contribution to public engagement through her innovative practice of engaging through communities of interest by using creativity as a tool for engagement, particularly in creating art and science collaborative activities.2014Dr Kevin O’Dell University of Glasgow for their outstanding contribution to public engagement through his skills in both genetics and communication to engage young adults with the world of genetics, particularly through his Zombie Science show.
