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The RSE has a Fellowship of 1800 people from science, the arts, business, sport, civil society and academia who work in or with organizations in Scotland.
Iannucci has been elected an honorary fellow for his satirical work, writing, directing and producing.
He is responsible for films such as In the Loop, The Death of Stalin, The Personal History of David Copperfield, as well as the BAFTA-winning BBC satire The Thick of It.
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Speaking about his inclusion on the RSE list, Iannucci said it was a source of inspiration to continue making people laugh with his work.
He said: “I am delighted to be elected to the RSA fellowship; this is confirmation from the champions of the highest standards of academic and cultural excellence in Scotland that joke writing is an honorable activity.
“This recognition will spur me on to make more people laugh louder, longer and harder than ever before, and will always remind me that it’s just as important to make people think as well as laugh I promise to do my best.”
Broadcaster and journalist Magnusson was elected for her charity work, including her dementia charity, Playlist for Life.
He said: “It is a tremendous honor to be elected a fellow.
“The RSE has a centuries-old history as Scotland’s national academy and I am proud to belong to it.
“I look forward to playing my part in its longstanding mission to use information for the public good.”
Last week, Magnusson took part in an event in Dunfermline which saw her bring a special version of Mastermind to the area, raising £23,000 in the process.
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Magnusson started her charity in 2013 when her mother Mamie died after a battle with dementia. Her charity aims to use unique music playlists to help people living with the disease to relieve anxiety and evoke memories that can help their families and carers connect.
Other new fellows include Professor Jason Gill, professor of cardiometabolic health at the University of Glasgow, who was elected for his contributions to the prevention and management of vascular, metabolic and chronic diseases.
He said: “The broad and multidisciplinary nature of society has never been so important, given the complex nature of the challenges facing society which increasingly calls for solutions that involve collaboration across disciplines and sectors.”
Professor Elham Kashefi, from the University of Edinburgh and chief scientist at the UK’s National Quantum Computing Center (NQCC), has also been announced as a new fellow.
He said: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to use the RSE platform to bring the quantum wave beyond our academic circles, influencing policy makers.”
Professor David Croisdale-Appleby, health and social care expert, chair of the Royal College of Physicists and Dementia UK, was elected an honorary fellow.
President of the society, Professor Sir John Ball, said: “It is a tremendous honor to extend a warm welcome to each of our distinguished new fellows.
“Individually, they embody exceptional dedication and achievement across many sectors and disciplines.
“Together, they demonstrate a deep commitment and determination to make meaningful contributions through their endeavours.”
