Scotland's first black professor Sir Geoff Palmer dies aged 85
Summary
Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland's first black professor, has died at age 85. He was a respected academic, known for his contributions to grain science and advocacy for human rights. Sir Geoff was also the chancellor of Heriot-Watt University and led important discussions about racial equality in Edinburgh.Key Facts
- Sir Geoff Palmer passed away at 85 years old.
- He became Scotland's first black professor in 1989.
- Sir Geoff moved from Jamaica to the UK as a teenager.
- He completed his PhD in grain science and invented the barley abrasion process.
- He was honored with the American Society of Brewing Chemists Award of Distinction.
- Sir Geoff was a human rights advocate, focusing on racial equality in Edinburgh.
- He was knighted in 2014 for his contributions to science and human rights.
- Sir Geoff served as chancellor at Heriot-Watt University from 2021.
- He chaired a group reviewing Edinburgh's colonial history and its impact.
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