IRR receives Queen’s Anniversary Prize03 March 2020

A team of engineers and researchers that aims to future-proof the rail network by making innovations in track, rolling stock and safety, have been awarded an honour in Higher Education, conferred after scrutiny by the Prime Minister and approval from Her Majesty the Queen.

At a special event at Buckingham Palace in London, the official announcement was made that the Institute of Railway Research (IRR), based at the University of Huddersfield, was being conferred a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for research and development that has brought improvements to the railway industry.

Receiving the award from HRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall was the IRR’s director Professor Simon Iwnicki (pictured), alongside the University of Huddersfield’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bob Cryan.

Iwnicki said: “On behalf of the whole team, I am delighted that we have been awarded this prize. It is a wonderful recognition of the work that we have been carrying out and the impact this is now having on the railway industry.” Following the official ceremony, Iwnicki and Cryan hosted a celebratory reception and invited the entire team of the railway institute to share the honour and join in with the celebrations.

Queen’s Anniversary Prizes are part of the UK’s honours system but awarded to institutions rather than individuals. IRR has participated in many projects with industry and academic partners that are said to have led to significant developments, innovations and practical applications.

^Pictured above: The entire IRR research team^

Adam Offord

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