Philosophy Professor honoured by Scotland’s National Academy

Prof Shannon Vallor, an authority on the ethics of data and Artificial Intelligence is among the University of Edinburgh researchers announced as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).

Prof Vallor was among fifteen UoE researchers elected to the RSE, in recognition of excellence in their disciplines, and an ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge for the benefit of society as a whole.

It is a great privilege to welcome this group of such exceptional people into the Fellowship of the RSE.
Each of our new Fellows brings a unique background, expertise and insight to the National Academy of Scotland, and we are thrilled to have them join us.
The challenges that face Scotland, and the world, are numerous and growing. The RSE’s diverse membership and its expertise enable us to bring multidisciplinary perspectives to a wide range of issues of significance for Scotland and the world, including some of today’s most pressing health issues.
On behalf of the Society, I congratulate them all on their tremendous achievements.

The RSE was founded in 1783 and leverages the combined knowledge of its 1,800-strong Fellowship to tackle the most pressing issues facing society, provide independent expert advice to policymakers and inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers.

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