Wolfson Fellow recognised in King’s Birthday Honours 2025

We were absolutely delighted to learn over the weekend, that GB Fellow, Professor Frances Gardner was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025. Professor Gardner, Professor of Child and Family Psychology at the Department of Social Policy and Intervention, has been appointed as a Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (CMG), in recognition of her services to reducing violence against children. 

Professor Gardner has led research on reducing child behaviour problems and violence against children for over 30 years, work that has influenced policy makers in the UK, and in many countries in Europe and across the world. Her research focuses on the development and testing of parenting interventions for reducing child behaviour problems, and violence against children, in high as well as low- and middle-income countries across cultures and countries.

‘I am deeply honoured to receive this award but, more importantly, I am delighted that it raises awareness of the crucial work being undertaken around the world to support parents and reduce violence against children,’ commented Professor Gardner.

‘This is a true team effort, made possible by WHO and UNICEF’s unwavering advocacy for policy backed by strong evidence, and the support of the Department of Social Policy and Intervention – especially the innovative research of generations of our amazing students and postdocs, who have gone on to become our collaborators and leaders in this work,’ she added.