Professor Sue Fletcher-Watson elected to Royal Society of Edinburgh

Sue Fletcher-Watson, Professor of Developmental Psychology at the Usher Institute, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s National Academy.

The RSE has announced 43 new Fellows for 2026, recognising individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their fields and a commitment to advancing knowledge for the public good. The new cohort spans academia, public service and industry, with particularly strong representation from public health and medical research - accounting for one third of this year’s intake.

Sue Fletcher-Watson joins the RSE’s Fellowship of around 1,800 leading thinkers, researchers and practitioners working in or with organisations across Scotland.

Professor Sue Fletcher-Watson
Sue Fletcher-Watson, Professor of Developmental Psychology

It is a great privilege to welcome this group of such exceptional people into the Fellowship of the RSE.

Each of our new Fellows brings a unique background, expertise and insight to the National Academy of Scotland, and we are thrilled to have them join us.

The challenges that face Scotland, and the world, are numerous and growing. The RSE’s diverse membership and its expertise enable us to bring multidisciplinary perspectives to a wide range of issues of significance for Scotland and the world, including some of today’s most pressing health issues.

Today’s new Fellows from across sciences, humanities, creative arts, and the professions have demonstrated excellence in their field, and a commitment to use their knowledge for public good.

On behalf of the Society, I congratulate them all on their tremendous achievements.

Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli PRSE President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
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