A Stockbridge mathematician has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List for her work in tackling the coronavirus pandemic. Dr Phillippa Spencer was awarded an OBE in the list, published on December 30, with his honour being given “for services to defence, particularly during the Covid-19 response.” The award recognises not just her work to provide data to government during the pandemic, but also in other health emergencies, including the Novichok poisonings in Salisbury and the Ebola crisis. She said: “I am genuinely overwhelmed by the honour. The award recognises not only me, but an incredible team of people who provide vital support to so many collective efforts. I am beyond happy to have been nominated.”