Memorial Symposium for Professor Wilson Sibbett CBE FRS FRSE

The School of Physics and Astronomy will be hosting a symposium in memory of our late colleague, Professor Wilson Sibbett CBE FRS FRSE. This is a full day event, featuring 12 distinguished speakers.

Professor Sibbett was a pioneer of research on ultrashort pulse laser science and technology whose work spanned many areas in the generation, measurement and application of ultrafast spectroscopy. He was also a pioneer of interdisciplinary research at St Andrews, building strong links with Ninewells Hospital and leading to the development of biophotonics as a major research strength for the University.

In 2001, he was appointed to chair the Scottish Science Advisory Committee by what was then the Scottish Executive, making him Scotland's first Chief Adviser on Science. The symposium will bring together those involved in these different aspects of Professor Sibbett's career to reflect on the impact his work has had and to give a forward-looking perspective to future scientific and technological developments.

Anyone who would like to celebrate Professor Sibbett's legacy is welcome at this event.

Refreshments will be available from 10.15am, with the event starting at 10.45am and concluding with a reception until 6.20pm.

If you would like to attend, please register by completing this form.