The Queen’s birthday honours list recognises those who excel in their chosen fields, and can include some surprising choices, but no-one can begrudge Manchester university academics their state award.
Four University of Manchester staff members were recognised in this year’s lavish ceremony.
Professor Nicky Cullum has been made a Dame in recognition of her work towards the prevention and treatment of wounds – specifically pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and surgical wounds of hospital patients.
Professor Cullum is joined on this year’s honours list by colleagues Dr Teresa Anderson, Professor Anthony Heath and Professor Rodney Brazier.
Nurse academic, Professor Cullum, from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, was quick to share the spotlight with everyone involved in her research.
She said: “This isn’t just my work and I want to thank all the people I have collaborated with to produce the research.
“I’ve worked with hundreds of community nurses who, as well as doing their demanding day jobs, have helped me to gather research with no extra pay or recognition.
“This honour is as much for those nurses and researchers who have worked on the research as it is for me.”
Discovery Centre Director, Dr Teresa Anderson, received an MBE for her work at the Jodrell Bank Observatory.
The Centre opened two years ago hoping to inspire the next generation of astronomers and physicists and has been a huge hit with visitors.
She said: “I’m delighted and honoured to be awarded an MBE.
“The Centre has a wonderful set of exhibitions and a vibrant education programme that aims to reach out to the widest possible audience, especially local schools in our most disadvantaged communities.
“Our core aim is to inspire the scientists of the future and, as the Director of the Centre, I’m immensely proud of what we have achieved in such a short period of time.”
Professor Brazier has been made a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO), an honour usually reserved for members of the Royal Household.
He said: “I’m delighted to receive this honour.
“It’s been a privilege to put my constitutional law expertise to practical use. It’s particularly gratifying to have received this award while not being a member of the Royal Household.”
Professor Anthony Heath, an Honorary Research Fellow from the School of Social Sciences, was also honoured, receiving a CBE in recognition of his research, which focuses on ethnic minorities and their integration into Western Society.
He said: “I’m delighted that my work has been recognised in this way. It is so important to address inequality affecting underprivileged groups and make sure the issue is kept alive by academics and decision makers.”
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