List of recipients of the W. S. Bruce Medal

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This is a list of recipients of the W. S. Bruce Medal.

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Established in 1923, the medal is awarded quinquennially for notable contributions to "Zoology, Botany, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography or Geography, where new knowledge has been gained through a personal visit to polar regions." and is open to researchers of all nationalities, preferably of Scottish birth or origin, and preferably at the outset of their careers. It commemorates the work of Dr William Spiers Bruce, an explorer and scientific investigator in polar regions.

The award is made and administered by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society in conjunction with the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Royal Physical Society of Edinburgh. [1]

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Source: Royal Scottish Geographical Society

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References

  1. "W S Bruce Medal | RSGS". Archived from the original on 2018-07-14. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
  2. "Scientist wins medal for work in Antarctica". University of Edinburgh. Retrieved 3 March 2018.