Officers; Events in 2016; Fellows Members; Editor's Note (original) (raw)

The Burgon Society - Correspondence and Papers of Robin L. D. Rees (2016)

Historical Background This collection was formed by Dr Robin L. D. Rees, researcher, designer of academic dress, and fellow of the Burgon Society. In 1978, Dr Rees succeeded Alan E. Birt as editor of Hoodata, an occasional newsletter of the Academic and Theological Hood Study Group. In the 1980s, Dr Rees was invited to be a co-author of a revised edition of Prof Hugh H. Smith's Academic Dress and Insignia of the World.

The Burgon Society - Correspondence and Papers of Alan E. Birt (2015)

Historical Background This collection was formed by Squadron Leader Alan E. Birt, Royal Air Force officer, researcher of academical dress, and fellow of The Burgon Society. From 1974 to 1978, Birt was the founding editor of Hoodata, an occasional newsletter of the Academic and Theological Hood Study Group. Custodial History The collection was donated to the Society by Alan E. Birt in c. 2001. The papers were originally arranged into two envelopes. The first contained four research files which carried the respective headings, 'Bible Colleges (Non-Anglican)', 'Medical', 'Teachers', and 'Theological'. These research files are now found at BIRT/1, and retain the original numbering sequences of the files. No attempt has been made to alter this to achieve strict chronology. The second envelope contained miscellaneous papers, which have been arranged into BIRT/2-5.

The Burgon Society - Correspondence and Papers of Maurice Charles Collier Ward (2017)

Historical Background This collection was formed by Maurice Charles Collier Ward (1926-2011). Ward worked for several decades in the outfitters' trade in Cambridge, finally serving as Academic Robe Manager for Ede and Ravenscroft Ltd. in the City. Custodial History These papers were donated to the Society by Ward's family in March 2017. Mixed loose material was originally stored in two file folders, and a box file. This material was dispersed and arranged into the respective sequences at WARD/1-5. The original order of items in the reference files at WARD/2/1/2 has been retained. Stray material relating to other Cambridge outfitters' companies was grouped together at WARD/2/2. A series of outfitters' brochures and price-lists (etc.) were arranged alphabetically at WARD/4/2. Description This collection comprises correspondence, working documents, publications and other materials relating to Maurice Ward's employment in the outfitters' trade in Cambridge. They also reflect Ward's personal interests in ceremonial dress. The correspondence and papers at WARD/1 date from 1969 to 1995, and cover Ward's professional employment in the outfitters' trade. WARD/2/1 includes working documents from Ward's time at Ede and Ravenscroft. Reference files at WARD/2/1/2 chiefly refer to the academic gown trade with the University of Cambridge. WARD/2/2 comprises correspondence and papers pre-dating Ward's own lifetime, including material generated by A. G. Almond & Co. Ltd. and Thomas Pratt & Son Ltd of Cambridge. WARD/3 includes albums of 19 th and 20 th century garment labels collected by Ward. Other publications and news-cuttings, photographs and prints (etc.

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Medals and Awards celebration 2017

The Geographical Journal, 2017

The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) annual Medals and Awards recognise achievements in researching, communicating and teaching a wide range of geographical knowledge. The speeches and citations are a record of the 2018 celebration, with contributions from Professors Wendy Larner, Mark Macklin, Yadvinder Malhi, Bhaskar Vira, and Paul Rose. The speeches include comments on: the importance of geography for solving the most pressing of societal challenges; inspiring others through teaching, public engagement and leadership; interdisciplinarity and the pursuit of common intellectual agendas; fostering environmentally, economically and socially just futures; interconnections and exploration of the ecological world; and the value of field science. K E Y W O R D S expeditions and field science, geography, policy, public engagement and leadership, research, teaching and learning 1 | PRESIDENT'S INTRODUCTION Nicholas Crane: Welcome to the RGS-IBG Medals and Awards celebration 2018. This is when we recognise those who have made a real difference to the world of geography; those who have furthered the science of geography; those who have deployed their energy, intellect and their passion to extraordinary effect. Those who are a beacon to younger geographers, many of whom pass through these doors every day. Those who are a beacon to all of us. We will start with recognition of Honorary Fellowships and Prizes, then the Awards of the Society, and finally the Society Medals, ending with the Gold Medals approved by Her Majesty The Queen. As is our custom, Professor Mark Macklin, recipient of the Murchison Award, will give a speech on behalf of all those recognised with Awards, Prizes and Honorary Fellowships. The presentation of the Busk, Victoria and Gold Medals will each be accompanied by a short speech from their recipients. We will intersperse the proceedings with short videos highlighting the UK regional tour of the Enduring Eye exhibition and the associated Heritage Lottery funded project that has been unearthing the connections between local people and the Endurance expedition; my own highlights from the recent Monday night lecture series and my thoughts on how the Society's new website makes them easily accessible to all Fellows and members; and, finally, a compilation of images of the work of this year's Cherry Kearton Medal and Award recipient, Andy Goldsworthy. Events like this do not just happen. So before we begin, I would like to recognise the many staff who have helped to organise this event, and to thank in particular: Emily Hampton-Matthews and Grace Matthews in the Director's Office; Adarsh Muppane and Alfredo Radetich for technical assistance in enabling some of our recipients to join from a distance; the Medals and Awards Committee members; and those who judged the Alfred Steers and Area Prize, for their