Wishaw woman elected to the Fellowship of Scotland’s national academy

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A Wishaw woman has been elected to the Fellowship of Scotland’s national academy, the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).Catherine Stihler OBE will take her place in the 2022 intake of Fellows which includes 80 names from the arts, business, public service and civil society as well as academia from Scotland and beyond.Former Cambusnethan Primary and Coltness High pupil Catherine said: “It’s an honour to have been elected as a Fellow of the RSE, joining so many talented and inspirational people who have helped shape our world.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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