Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, and Claudia Hammond, a psychologist and radio presenter, are to receive British Academy medals for their services to academia.
Five President’s Medals will be awarded at a ceremony on 27 September to recognise contributions to the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Hammond will receive a President’s Medal for improving public understanding of psychology through broadcasting and writing, and Wales for facilitating the spread of information through Wikipedia.
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