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Professor Tony Redmond is Founder of UK-Med and Professor Emeritus of International Emergency Medicine at The University of Manchester. He is recognised for his exceptional and long-term contributions to healthcare and humanitarian response, both in the UK and internationally. As a world-leading specialist in emergency medicine and the founder of UK-Med, he has played a pivotal role in coordinating the deployment of UK health workers to international crises, saving countless lives and revolutionising emergency medical care globally. His contribution, over many years, has had significant and life-saving impact on vulnerable people in many parts of the world, also improving emergency medical care and response strategies worldwide.
UK-Med originally evolved from the South Manchester Accident Rescue Team, which he also founded. His early emergency response work included leading a team during the 1988 Armenian earthquake and the Lockerbie air disaster and UK-Med’s work continues to this day in many of the major crises, including Ukraine and Gaza.
Professor Redmond also co-founded the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute at The University of Manchester and remains an active ambassador for UK-Med, sharing his expertise to further advance global emergency medicine.
He said: “For me it recognises the work of so many people over so many years. All those selfless volunteers who’ve joined UKMED and made it into the international humanitarian organisation it is now and my colleagues at The University of Manchester who helped us establish the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute to carry out research and teaching to continuously improve the delivery of humanitarian assistance.”
University alumni, supporters and affiliates
University alumni and partners were also recognised in the King’s New Year Honours. Among them was alumna Meera Syal CBE, award-winning Comedian, Writer and Actor, who is a key figure on the University’s Bicentenary Way. She was awarded Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to Literature, to Drama and to Charity.
Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, who is also an alumna of the University, was made Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to Local Government.
Elizabeth Brooks was made CBE for her services to philanthropy. Elizabeth, along with her husband Rory are significant and valued supporters of the University, notably of the Global Development Institute.
Board of Governors member, Anna Dawe was made OBE for services to further education. Her current role is CEO/Principal at Wigan and Leigh College
Craig Bennett, an honorary professor at Alliance Manchester Business School, was also made OBE for services to the environment. Craig is Chief Executive Officer, The Wildlife Trusts.
The University will be celebrating the full list of alumni and supporters recognised in the King’s New Year Honours in the New Year.
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