Macro Group UK Medal
Recognising UK-based scientists who have made a significant and substantial contribution to polymer science and to the UK polymer science community.
Details
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| Nominee location | UK and Ireland |
| Career stage | All career stages |
Awarded by the Macro Group UK
The group exists to encourage and enhance polymer chemistry in the UK by promoting meetings and fostering interactions. The Macro Group is closely affiliated with the Polymer Physics Group, which is a joint interest group of the Institute of Physics and the Royal Society of Chemistry. The two groups together encompass the UK’s leading polymer scientists in industry and academia.
Winners
- 2023 Steve Rannard
- 2022 S Piletsky
- 2021 R O’Reilly
- 2020 M Heeney
- 2019 A Dove
- 2018 C Williams & S Perrier
- 2017 A Lewis
- 2016 I Hamley
- 2015 D Adams
- 2014 C Alexander
- 2013 U Steiner
- 2012 H Colquhoun
- 2011 A Cooper
- 2010 IA Manners
- 2009 AJ Ryan
- 2008 S Howdle
- 2007 SP Armes
- 2006 D. Haddleton
About this prize
Awarded to a UK-based scientist who has made a significant and substantial contribution to the development of polymer science through their scientific achievements and/or services to the UK polymer science community.
The recipient will be awarded a silver medal and will be expected to deliver a medal award lecture at an appropriate Macro Group UK meeting.
The award is open to scientists from any organisation currently working in the UK.
All nominations should be sent by email and consist of a proposer and a seconder (both current members of Macro Group UK), who should provide:
- a supporting statement (describing the contributions for which the nominee is notable) and
- a brief (1-4 page) CV of the nominee.
A single email containing the both items above in PDF format is preferred.
Nominations for the Macro Group UK Medal for Outstanding Achievement may also be made by proposers and/or seconders who are not Macro Group UK members with prior approval from the Macro Group UK Chair.