Historic fourth Queen's Anniversary Prize for Cranfield

Cranfield University is delighted to announce that, for the fourth time in its history, it is the proud recipient of a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize.

The University has received the honour in recognition of its education and research on water and sanitation for developing countries. Over a 25-year period, Cranfield has pioneered improved water services benefiting the quality of lives and livelihoods in the most impoverished parts of the world.

Sir Peter Gregson, Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor of Cranfield, said: “The Queen’s Anniversary Prize is marvellous recognition for the University’s pioneering research and education in this area. I pay special tribute to our staff, students and alumni together with our partners in government and business, who have been instrumental in developing improved water services in developing countries. Their work is having a profound impact on people’s lives in communities around the world.”

Simon Pollard, Cranfield’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Energy, Environmental Technology and Agrifood, said: “We are absolutely delighted. The Award acknowledges the contributions of a multitude of academic, technical and support staff. The University has routinely, without fanfare or celebration, positively influenced the lives of millions of people in small but extraordinary ways. Over the years, we have trained 500 professionals in the thinking and practices needed to deliver safe water and sanitation to the world’s poorest communities and had a significant influence on international policy and practice.”

Jo Johnson, Minister for Universities and Science says: “The UK is a world leader in science and research and The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes celebrate the achievements of our universities and colleges. The outstanding academics recognised with these awards bring benefits to the everyday lives of millions of people in the UK and deserve this high honour for their work.”

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