City of Glasgow College received the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher & Further Education for its life-saving maritime research.

The award acknowledges the college's significant research pinpointing the hazards of low oxygen levels in confined spaces aboard ships.

The prestigious award was given by The Queen, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester during an official Honours ceremony at Buckingham Palace on February 22.

The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes, part of the UK’s Honours system, are awarded biennially to colleges and universities whose work shows excellence, innovation, and impact, serving not only the institution itself but also the wider community and society.

Glasgow Times: The award acknowledges the college's significant research pinpointing the hazards of low oxygen

Dr Paul Little CBE, principal and chief executive officer of City of Glasgow College, said: "It is a great honour to accept this Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education on behalf of the Team City colleagues that delivered this vital research.

“This transformational research is having a global impact by saving hundreds of seafarers’ lives across the oceans."

He appreciated the work involved, stating that the research project was a "huge Team City collective effort".

Sir Damon Buffini, chair of The Royal Anniversary Trust, said: “The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education are an integral part of our national Honours system, shining a light on the ground-breaking work taking place in universities and colleges across the UK.

"All 22 Prize-winners demonstrate excellence, innovation and impact, with many tackling some of the toughest problems we as a society face today."

The event was preceded by a reception at the Palace attended by representatives of City of Glasgow College and their industry partners.