Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Governor of Tasmania, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers AO will host a Medal Presentation Ceremony at Government House on Monday, 22 April 2024 at 5.30 pm.
Winners of the 2023 RST medals and the 2023 Doctoral Award will be in attendance to receive their medals and award from Her Excellency.
All RST members and guests are welcome. The event is free but registration in advance is required. Please register via the Government House website as explained in the official invitation.
Registrations close on Wednesday 17 April.
RM Johnston Memorial Medal
This medal is intended for a scholar of great distinction in any field. In 2023, two RM Johnston Memorial Medals were awarded.
Emeritus Distinguished Professor Paul R Haddad FAA, FTSE has made outstanding and internationally acclaimed contributions to the field of analytical chemistry.
Emeritus Professor John A Church AO, FAA, FTSE is a world leader in research on sea level and climate and has significantly advanced the field of climate science.
MR Banks Medal
This medal is intended for a scholar of distinction in mid-career (8 to 15 years post PhD), in any field within the Society’s purview.
Associate Professor Alex Bissember is an emerging leader in research on chemical synthesis and catalysis, exploring the synthesis of valuable molecules.
RST Doctoral Award
This award honours Doctoral (PhD) graduates who have made significant advances during their doctoral research, in any field within the purview of the Society.
Dr Tobias Stål is a geophysicist focusing on understanding the deep and shallow structure and properties of the Antarctic continent using a novel multivariate analysis approach.
