CACR Director, Prof Ronald Fischer, elected Fellow of the Royal Society of NZ

Congratulations to CACR Director, Prof Ronald Fischer, for being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of NZ.

Being made a Fellow is an honour that recognises distinction in research, scholarship or the advancement of knowledge at the highest international standards. Ron’s citation reads, “Ronald Fischer is one of the leading cross-cultural psychologists in the world. His work is interdisciplinary, focussing on the interplay between cultures and individuals, and his pioneering work has led to major advances in the study of norms and values, and the evolutionary functions of ritual. He has won many prestigious awards and is a sought-after speaker. He has shown exceptional engagement and leadership through establishing large research networks, serving as associate editor on international journals, initiating international training PhD programmes, teaching at summer schools, serving on executive boards, and contributing to United Nations development programmes” https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/news/researchers-and-scholars-at-the-top-of-their-fields-elected-as-fellows/