He has been elected as Fellow of The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) due to the excellence in encouraging innovation and advancing knowledge for the benefit of society.
A University of Stirling Academic has been given a hugely prestigious honour.
Professor Paul Cairney has been elected as Fellow of The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) for his work in providing vital advice in problem solving and encouraging innovation.
The Professor of Politics and Public Policy has been elected in recognition of excellence in his discipline, and an ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge for the benefit of society.
The RSE was founded in 1783 and leverages the combined knowledge of its 1,800-strong Fellowship to tackle the most pressing issues facing society, provide independent expert advice to policy-makers and inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers.
Professor Cairney uses scientific research on policy-making to inform real-world problems, at Scottish, UK, and EU levels of government.
In October, he became the Principal Investigator of the UKRI-funded FORTH2O, which fosters policy innovation and coherence through collaboration.
Professor Cairney, said: “I am delighted to have been elected as a Fellow of The Royal Society of Edinburgh.
“I look forward to working with many new colleagues to show how research can inform policy routinely, and to help early career colleagues understand the policy processes in which they engage.”
Professor Sir Gerry McCormac, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Stirling, said: “On behalf of the University community, I warmly congratulate Professor Paul Cairney on being elected as a Fellow of The Royal Society of Edinburgh.
“We are very proud of Professor Cairney’s achievements and of this recognition by the RSE, a prestigious organisation of international renown which celebrates excellence and advances knowledge for the public good.”
Professor Cairney is among 43 individuals elected as RSE Fellows in 2026, who will use their knowledge for the public good as part of Scotland’s National Academy.
RSE President Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli PRSE added: : “It is a great privilege to welcome this group of such exceptional people into the Fellowship of the RSE. Each of our new Fellows brings a unique background, expertise and insight to the National Academy of Scotland, and we are thrilled to have them join us.”
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