Dr Iestyn Woolway of Bangor University has been named one of nine UK finalists for the 2026 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists, becoming the first researcher from both Bangor University and Wales to receive this distinction. His research examines how climate change is reshaping lakes and freshwater ecosystems, advancing scientific understanding of environmental change and informing policy discussions. “I am honoured to be selected as a finalist alongside other leading researchers in the UK,” he said. The finalists will be recognised at a ceremony later this month, where the 2026 Laureates will be announced. Read the article here.
Bangor University Researcher Announced as Finalist in Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists
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