Professor Claudia Garetto receives Suffrage Science Award for Maths and Computing
Claudia Garetto, Professor of Mathematics and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead at Queen Mary’s School of Mathematical Sciences, has been awarded the Suffrage Science Award for Maths and Computing, a prestigious peer-to-peer award recognising outstanding women in science for both research excellence and their commitment to inspiring others.
The Suffrage Science Awards are unique in their format and ethos. Each recipient nominates another woman to receive an heirloom award, creating a growing network of inspiring and supportive women across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This peer-nominated model not only celebrates individual achievement but also fosters a strong sense of community and shared responsibility among women in science.
Professor Garetto was nominated by Professor Sara Lombardo of Heriot-Watt University, who praised both her scholarly leadership and her dedication to equity and inclusion within the mathematical sciences. In her nomination, Professor Lombardo described Professor Garetto as “a leading scholar in Partial Differential Equations and Mathematical Analysis,” noting that she has “shaped the field with clarity, depth, and originality, inspiring colleagues and students alike to think boldly and rigorously.”
Beyond her research contributions, Professor Garetto’s impact has been felt widely through her leadership and advocacy. As an EDI Lead, she has worked to embed inclusion as a core value rather than a procedural requirement. Her initiatives have helped to open doors, challenge assumptions, and reinforce the idea that academic excellence is strongest when it is genuinely inclusive.
Professor Lombardo also highlighted Professor Garetto’s role as a committed ally to under-represented communities within mathematics, describing her as someone who acts “with grace, humour, and an unshakeable belief in the value of every voice.” The nomination emphasised that the award recognises not only Professor Garetto’s academic achievements, but also her tireless efforts to help make the mathematical sciences a more equitable, vibrant, and welcoming discipline.
Reflecting on the recognition, Professor Garetto said:
I am truly honoured to have received this award. It inspires me to do more and do better.
The Suffrage Science Award celebrates women who combine research excellence with leadership, mentorship, and advocacy, and Professor Garetto’s recognition reflects Queen Mary’s ongoing commitment to advancing both world-leading research and an inclusive academic culture.