Congratulations to Professor Gill Reid, CBE

We are proud to report that Professor Gill Reid has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). Gill, who is an expert in synthetic inorganic chemistry in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and recent President of the Royal Society, was honoured for her services to chemical sciences and to inclusion and diversity.

Gill said: “It really is one of my proudest moments. That the citation refers to both chemical sciences and inclusion and diversity is significant to me.

professor Gill Reid

“We must strive to create a truly inclusive chemistry community that welcomes diversity and inspires young talent to follow careers in chemistry. More than ever, bringing together different talents and experiences is essential to tackle the climate, sustainability and biodiversity challenges that the world faces.”