John Arbuthnott (microbiologist) facts for kids
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Sir John Arbuthnott
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| Born |
John Peebles Arbuthnott
8 April 1939 |
| Died | 21 February 2023 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Alma mater | Hyndland Senior Secondary School University of Glasgow Trinity College, Dublin |
| Occupation | Microbiologist |
Sir John Peebles Arbuthnott (born April 8, 1939 – died February 21, 2023) was a famous Scottish microbiologist. A microbiologist is a scientist who studies very tiny living things like bacteria and viruses.
Sir John was also the Principal of the University of Strathclyde. This means he was the head of the university. Later, he became the President of The Royal Society of Edinburgh, a very old and respected group for scientists and thinkers in Scotland.
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Education and Early Career
John Arbuthnott went to Hyndland Senior Secondary School. After that, he studied at the University of Glasgow, where he earned his first degrees. He also studied at Trinity College, Dublin.
In 1998, he was made a Knight Bachelor. This is a special honour given to people who have done great things, in his case, for education.
The Arbuthnott Formula
In 1997, while he was leading the University of Strathclyde, Sir John Arbuthnott led an important review. This review looked at how money was given out to the 14 health boards in NHS Scotland.
The result of this review was called the Arbuthnott Formula. This formula helps decide how much money each health board gets. It looks at things like how many people live in an area and if there are many people who need extra help. This made sure money was shared fairly.
The Arbuthnott Commission
In 2004, Sir John also chaired the Arbuthnott Commission. This group looked at how different voting systems worked in Scotland. They also studied why the boundaries for elections were different for the Scottish Parliament and the UK Parliament.
Important Jobs
Sir John Arbuthnott had many important jobs during his career. He started as a lecturer at the University of Glasgow. Later, he became a professor of microbiology at Trinity College, Dublin. He also taught at the University of Nottingham.
From 1991 to 2000, he was the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. This was a very important role where he led the entire university.
Awards and Honours
Sir John received many awards and honours for his work. He became an honorary fellow of Trinity College, Dublin. He was also made a fellow of many important scientific groups, like the Royal Society of Edinburgh. He also received honorary degrees from universities, including Lodz University of Technology in Poland.
