Scientist's impact will resonate through ages

THE life of scientist and humanitarian Sir Geoff Palmer has been celebrated at a memorial service.

- By STAFF REPORTER

Sir Geoff, who died in June aged 85, was a renowned scientist, humanitarian, and the former Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University.

Hundreds of people attended a memorial celebration of his life at St Giles’ Cathedral, in Edinburgh, on Friday.

Sir Geoff graduated from the University of Leicester's botany course in 1964, and was awarded an honorary doctorate by the institution in 2016.

A student accommodation block was named after him in 2022.

Sir Geoff was also the recipient of a lifetime achievement award, presented to an alumna or alumnus who has excelled in their career, and whose life’s work has made a substantial contribution to their field or society, and who is an exemplary role model.