Education and Outreach awards

Recipients of the Kelvin medal and prize

2009
Professor John D Barrow
University of Cambridge
For the promotion and explanation of physics and astronomy to young people and the general public through many books, lectures, broadcasts and drama with special reference to their wider cultural and historical importance.
Full citation

2008
Dr Simon Singh
Writer and broadcaster
For his work in popularising physics and mathematics through books, articles and broadcasts. He is one of the foremost exponents of science to the general public. His books on Fermat’s last theorem, cosmology and on cryptography have been hugely influential.
Full citation

2007
Charles Jenkins
Australian National University
For his development of Lab in a Lorry.

2006
Kathy Sykes
University of Bristol
For her contributions to public engagement with science, in particular through presenting science on television and for initiating the Cheltenham Science Festival.

2005
Heather Reid
BBC Scotland
For the promotion of physics to school children and the public through public lectures, workshops and the media.

2004
Michael and Wendy Gluyas

2003
Peter Barham

2002
Peter I P Kalmus

2001
Paul Charles William Davies

2000
Colin John Humphreys

1999
John Anthony Scott

1998
Lesley Scott Dent Glasser

1997
Brian W Delf

1996
Francis Edwin Close

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