Gold Medal - Astronomy
Awarded to Professor Len Culhane (Mullard Space Science Laboratory, University College London) for his extensive work in solar physics and space sciences.
Gold Medal - Geophysics
Awarded to Professor Nigel Weiss (Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Cambridge), recognising his contribution to our theoretical understanding of magnetic convection in the Sun and the impact of the Sun on our climate.
Eddington Medal
Professor Igor Novikov (Theoretical Astrophysics Center, Copenhagen) was awarded the Eddington Medal, reflecting his work over 40 years on a wide range of fundamental astrophysics.
Service to Geophysics
Presented to Professor Aftab Khan (Department of Geology, University of Leicester) for his outstanding contribution to our understanding of geophysics, at all levels including academic, public and governmental.
Awards recording
Listen to the citations and responses from awardees (Windows Media file).
