Scientists recognised in 2026 New Year’s Honours list

An MBE medal and its presentation box

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Chemists receive awards for work on nuclear waste management, forensics, sustainability and promotion of inclusion and diversity

The UK’s New Year’s Honours list for 2026 recognises several individuals from across the chemical sciences community. Among those included are researchers working in the nuclear industry, sustainable chemistry and forensic science.