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Research honours and accolades

The success of our research is not only recognised through its global impact, but in the honours and awards achieved by our researchers.

We are proud to list two Nobel Prize winners as members of staff. Our researchers have achieved fellowships in many distinguished institutions in recognition of their innovations and discoveries.

Our research teams have been awarded a number of Queen's Anniversary Prizes for work of outstanding excellence.

Queen’s Anniversary Prizes

Our research teams and staff members have been awarded seven Queen's Anniversary Prizes.

Nobel Laureates

The Nobel Prize is an international award administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden.

The Royal Society

A Royal Society Fellowship is the highest accolade a scientist can have, next to a Nobel Prize.

The Royal Academy of Engineering

The Academy brings together the most eminent engineers from all disciplines.

The British Academy

Members of our staff that have achieved distinction in the humanities and social sciences and become Fellows of the British Academy.

The Academy of Medical Sciences

Fellowship of the Academy is based on exceptional contributions to the medical sciences.

The Academy of Social Sciences

Academicians are the most distinguished scholars and practitioners from academia and the public and private sectors.

Learned Society of Wales

Fellows are viewed to have a demonstrable record of excellence and achievement and make contributions to the world of learning.