A cross posting from my At the Home of Geography blog, which shares news and stories related to my work as Vice President Education of the Royal Geographical Society.
It's coming up to a year since my election was announced.
There are 3 candidates asking for your vote to join me on the Education Committee. Make sure you vote if you are an RGS Fellow and have a vote.
Congratulations to all those who will receive Royal Geographical Society Medals and Awards at the ceremony on the 2nd of June.
Details of this year's recipients are here.
Royal Medal - Founder’s MedalBørge Ousland for the encouragement and promotion of geographical science and discovery.
Royal Medal - Patron’s Medal
Professor Susan J. Smith for the encouragement and promotion of geographical science and discovery.
Council awards
The Society’s Council has made the following awards:
Council awards
The Society’s Council has made the following awards:
Victoria Medal
Professor Gillian Rose for conspicuous merit in research in geography.
Busk Medal
Professor Murray Gray for conservation research in geography.
Cherry Kearton Medal and Award
Ana-Maria Pavalache for contributions to the public’s understanding of the wider world through photography.
Murchison Award
Professor Dariusz Wójcik for substantial and highly influential published work in recent years.
Back Award
Professor Mark Green for applied or scientific geographical studies which make an outstanding contribution to the development of national or international public policy.
Cuthbert Peek Award
Professor Chris Sandbrook for advancing geographical knowledge of human impact on the environment through contemporary methods.
Gill Memorial Award (two awards)
Dr Sihan Li for exceptional early career research with a remarkable track record of achievement.
Dr Caitlin Robinson for exceptional early career research with a remarkable track record of achievement.
Dr Caitlin Robinson for exceptional early career research with a remarkable track record of achievement.
Ordnance Survey Award (two awards)
Chloë Searl in recognition of excellence in geography education at the secondary level.
Paul Logue in recognition of excellence in geography education at the secondary level.
Paul Logue in recognition of excellence in geography education at the secondary level.
Taylor & Francis Award
Professor Katie Willis for excellence in the promotion and practice of teaching and learning in higher education.
Ness Award
Phoebe Smith for popularising geography and the wider understanding of our world and its environments.
Alfred Steers Dissertation Prize
Ben Kosky for an outstanding undergraduate dissertation in geography: ‘Beyond the clouds: leveraging SAR and cloud computing for rapid flood mapping’.
Area Prize
Palden Tsering for the best paper published in the journal by an early career researcher: ‘Hybrid rangeland governance: connecting policies with practices in pastoral China’.
Ron Cooke Award
Claudia Acker for an outstanding independent investigation at A Level: ‘To what extent does the carbon content of trees differ between urban woodlands in Highgate Wood, London, and rural woodlands in Parnholt Wood, Hampshire?’.
Geographical Award
Harpreet (Preet) Chandi MBE for expeditions that have had a significant impact in inspiring young people and the public.
Professional Geography Award
Dr Robert Muir-Wood for recognition of excellence in the use of geography in professional practice.
Geographical Engagement Award
Oliver Uberti for excellence in public engagement in relation to geographical issues.
Honorary Fellowship
- Professor Rachel Franklin
- Professor Tony Champion
- Professor Laura Pulido
- Professor Michael Woods
For service to geography.
Particular well done to this year's winners of the OS Award for teaching. I was fortunate to receive that award in 2008.
Click the link at the top of this post to book your place at the awards.
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