Technician Award for Peter Black

Congratulations to Peter Black, who received a Technician Award for his contributions to advancing research and innovation.

In September 2025, colleagues celebrated the third annual University of Edinburgh Technician Awards. With over 100 nominations across five categories, the Awards highlighted the skill, creativity, and dedication that technicians bring to the University. 

Peter Black, Nuclear Physics Lab Manager in the School of Physics and Astronomy was joint winner of the Contribution to Research and Innovation award category, which recognises technical staff who have made significant contributions to advancing research and innovation within their field.

Peter was praised for his inventive design solutions, including leading the development of a new compact scattering chamber for silicon detector experiments. His ingenuity has advanced the School’s international research profile and inspired colleagues and students alike.

The winners and the shortlisted nominees were presented with certificates and vouchers at the award ceremony by Professor Kim Graham, Provost, and Dr Catherine Martin, Vice-Principal Corporate Services.