On June 14th 2023, Simon Tavaré - Professor of Statistics and Biological Sciences and Herbert and Florence Irving Director - was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science from the University of St Andrews, “in recognition of his major contribution to computational biology, statistics and the study of cancer.”
St Andrews is famous for its university, which was founded in 1413, its spectacular setting, and for the Royal and Ancient Golf Club (and many others). Further details may be found at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/graduation/honorands/2023/.
