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Peter Higgs Honoured by Saltire
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At an intimate reception this afternoon, Peter Higgs, the name on every theoretical physicist lips, was presented with Honorary Membership of the Saltire Society. A Saltire alumni, in 1990 Peter won the second ever Saltire Science Award for his work Unifying the Fundamental Forces. Joining the likes of Elizabeth Blackadder, Malcolm Fraser and Tessa Ransford, Professor Higgs is the first scientist to be bestowed with the honour, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Science.
Making the award Saltire President Magnus Linklater said;
‘We are delighted that Peter Higgs has accepted this honour. His unique contribution to scientific thought has had international recognition and we too are pleased to celebrate his outstanding achievements over the thirty three years since awarding Peter the Saltire Science Medal.’
Saltire Society Housing Design Awards 2013 Launched!
The Saltire Society has launched its annual Housing Design Awards with the news that renowned Scottish Broadcaster and journalist Lesley Riddoch will be the awards’ guest chair for 2013.
More information and a copy of the entry form on the Housing Design page.
New Publisher Award
in Memory of Gavin Wallace
The Saltire Society is delighted to announce the launch of a new Award to celebrate excellence and innovation in Scottish publishing. With the support of Creative Scotland and Publishing Scotland the Saltire Society wishes to celebrate, encourage and support our indigenous publishing industry.
The winner of the Saltire Publisher of the Year will receive £4,000. Those who receive a commendation will gain £500.00. We hope the Award will highlight the exciting work happening currently in Scottish Publishing.
Please find the rules and entry form at the bottom of this page.
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