Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Emeritus Professor Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE
Heriot-Watt University, in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council and represented by the Rt Hon Lord Provost and the Lord Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh, is proud to host a special service celebrating the life and legacy of our late Chancellor, Emeritus Professor Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE – world-renowned academic, scientist, and human rights campaigner.
The service will take place at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Friday 10th October from 11:00 - 12:30, and will celebrate Sir Geoff’s outstanding contributions to science, education, and social justice. The event will feature inspiring speeches from distinguished guests, musical performances, and reflections on his extraordinary achievements and lasting impact on society.
Join us as we honour a remarkable individual whose work continues to shape lives and inspire future generations.
For those unable to attend the service in person, the Memorial Service will be available to watch live on YouTube. In addition, staff and students are warmly invited to join a live stream of the service in the Craig Room (JW2) at the Heriot-Watt Edinburgh Campus from 11:00 AM.
Attend Memorial Service in person
Register to attend a service celebrating the life and lasting legacy of Emeritus Professor Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE. Attendance is free and open to all. Access to the Cathedral cannot be guaranteed once capacity is reached.
Sir Geoff Palmer Memorial Scholarship
Join us in celebrating the legacy of our late Chancellor with a gift to the Sir Geoff Palmer Memorial Scholarship. Your gift today will allow a student of Jamaican descent or citizenship to follow in Sir Geoff's footsteps.
Memory wall
A full obituary celebrating his life and legacy has been published online. We invite you to read his story and, if you wish, share a message of condolence or a personal memory.
In memory of Professor Sir Geoff Palmer
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