Election of University of St Andrews academics to the British Academy

That this House congratulates Professor Caroline Humfress and Professor Richard Whatmore of the University of St Andrews on their election to the Fellowship of the British Academy, the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences; recognises Professor Humfress’s outstanding contribution to the field of medieval history and Professor Whatmore’s distinguished scholarship in modern history; notes that this prestigious recognition highlights the world-class research and academic excellence of the University of St Andrews; and celebrates the important role of the arts, humanities and social sciences in shaping our understanding of the past and present.