Congratulations to Professor Catriona Seth who has been elected to the Académie des Sciences, Belles-Lettres et Arts de Rouen, an institution set up in 1744 by Fontenelle and Cideville with the support of Voltaire. It has counted many major figures as corresponding members over the years, including Chardin, Necker or Victor Hugo.

Catriona said: "I am delighted to have been elected to the Académie de Rouen. I have worked in the extraordinary academic archives and Rouen holds a special place in my heart."