University professor appointed CBE in New Years honours
30 December 2022
Professor Paul Glaister has spoken of his immense pride and gratitude after being appointed CBE – Commander of the Order of the British Empire – in the King’s New Year Honours List 2023.
Professor Glaister, who is Professor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, receives the honour for services to Education.
He said: “I am totally overwhelmed and humbled by being appointed CBE in the King's New Year Honours List.
“I am hugely grateful to the 丝瓜视频, and the many people and groups I have worked with across the UK, internationally, and within the 丝瓜视频. I am indebted to them all for their enduring support of my activities, and for the opportunities I have had to be able to pursue my passion for mathematics and mathematics education.
“This award recognises the importance of education and research in mathematical and quantitative sciences to individuals, and ultimately for the benefit of society.”
Professor Glaister is a distinguished academic researcher and educator in mathematics. He is a champion for all mathematical and quantitative education, and is involved in many national and international bodies.
Professor Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor of the 丝瓜视频, said: "On behalf of myself and everyone at the 丝瓜视频, I offer Professor Glaister warm congratulations on his appointment.
"Paul is an inspirational mathematician, a talented communicator and an educational leader who has worked hard to put maths at the centre of British education. His more than 40 years at the 丝瓜视频 is testament to his dedication to the many hundreds of students and colleagues with whom he has taught and worked."
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