Scotland's First Black Professor - Sir Geoff Palmer

Mr Downie is joined by Sir Geoff Palmer, who is currently Professor Emeritus in the School of Life Sciences at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, and a human rights activist.In 1989, Sir Geoff became Scotland’s first black professor and is most famously known for having invented the barley abrasion process. Sir Geoff was knighted in the 2014 New Year’s Honours for services to human rights, science and charity. In 2018, he was appointed Jamaica's first Honorary Consul in Scotland and is the 2020 recipient of the Jamaican national honour, the Order of Distinction (Commander Class).You can ask questions or get in touch  via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukThanks also to Education Scotland for their support.For YoungScot guidance on face coverings in Scottish secondary schools visit: https://young.scot/get-informed/national/facts-at-secondary-schoolYoungScot Rewards Code: C0BTFMWA You can contact Lucienne McCallum to discuss Timstar products, support, Grants and training by emailing: e: [email protected]: https://shop.wf-education.com/science/