Warwick professors win gongs in 2025 New Year’s Honours

Three Warwick professors are among those recognised in this year’s New Year’s Honours List for outstanding and insightful contributions in their fields. 

Professor Rosemary Collier, an entomologist and applied ecologist from the School of Life Sciences, was awarded an OBE for her work in the field of horticultural science, particularly for her research into sustainable and environmental pest management solutions. 

Her research on biological and physical strategies has been much vaunted by those in the horticultural industry as offering invaluable insight about how to protect surrounding wildlife when using pest control solutions.  

Prof. Collier said that she was “extremely pleased and proud” to be recognised for her work, adding: “I consider myself very fortunate to work in an area that combines my personal and professional passions for animals, plants, [and] the natural environment.” 

Recognition in the form of an MBE was also paid to Professor Siobhan Quenby, a Professor of Obstetrics at Warwick Medical School (WMS), for her influential contributions in the field. 

Prof. Quenby’s contributions largely focus on miscarriage and pre-term birth, a field in which she has published over 120 articles. Her research focuses on how to translate scientific advancement into new treatments for pregnancy loss. 

These honours recognise the outstanding contributions of Professors Collier, Perkins, and Quenby in advancing scientific knowledge and addressing critical global challenges

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The award was described as a “complete shock” but also a “huge honour” by Prof. Quenby, who added her thanks to her patients for taking part in her research, “even in difficult times”. 

The success of another WMS academic was also recognised in the New Year’s Honours list. Professor Gavin Perkins, Dean of Medicine at WMS, was awarded an MBE for his research into resuscitation science, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Prof. Perkins has published more than 500 research papers in his 30 years working in the field and, in November 2024, he began a three-year term as President of the Resuscitation Council UK. 

He said he had “been privileged to work with fantastic colleagues at Warwick” whose contributions help make his work possible.  

The University celebrated the recognition of their academics, adding: “These honours recognise the outstanding contributions of Professors Collier, Perkins, and Quenby in advancing scientific knowledge and addressing critical global challenges, reflecting the world-leading research and reputation of the University of Warwick.”