24/10/2025
The recipient of our 2025 Outstanding Contribution award, sponsored by The Courier UK, is Professor Sir Philip Cohen!
Since arriving at the University of Dundee in 1971, Sir Philip has transformed Dundee into the UKβs top-ranked university for biological sciences, and:
π’ Led the creation of world-class research facilities
π€ Forged groundbreaking partnerships between academia and industry
π Paved the way for life-saving cancer treatments like Gleevec and Tagrisso
π Inspired generations of scientists whose work impacts millions globally
Today, Sir Philip continues to lead research and drive innovation. He is a powerful reminder of whatβs possible when excellence, vision, and civic commitment come together.
Congratulations, Sir Philip, on a truly remarkable career and an inspiration to us across Courier Country π