The 2023 New Year Honours lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.
Congratulations to the following Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, who have been recognised in the 2023 New Year’s Honours list for their services to serving and helping wider society:
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Professor Dame Heather McGregor DBE FRSE
Provost and Vice Principal, Heriot-Watt University Dubai.
For services to education, to business and to heritage in Scotland.
Knight Bachelor
Professor Sir Peter Mathieson FRSE
Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Edinburgh.
For services to higher education.
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Professor David Crossman CBE FRSE
Chief Scientist (Health), Scottish Government.
For services to public health in Scotland.
Professor Gillian Wright CBE FRSE
Director, UK Astronomy Technology Centre.
For services to astronomy through international missions.
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Professor Colin Kidd OBE FRSE
Professor of Modern History, University of St Andrews.
For services to history, to culture and to politics.
Professor Graeme Milligan OBE FRSE
Gardiner Chair of Biochemistry and Deputy Head, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow.
For services to biomedical research and to industry.
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Professor Robert Houston MBE FRSE
Emeritus Professor of Modern History, University of St Andrews.
For services to higher education.
Professor Pamela Robertson MBE FRSE
Emerita Professor of Mackintosh Studies, University of Glasgow.
For services to architecture.
Professor Sarah Wanless MBE FRSE
Emeritus Fellow, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
For services to seabird ecology.