The relevance of geographical knowledge for the challenges facing society: Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Medals and Awards ceremony 2015. Issue 3 (September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rees, Judith; Batty, Michael; Theroux, Paul; Daniels, Stephen; Mistry, Jay; Valentine, Gill
• Is Part Of: Geographical journal. Volume 181:Issue 3(2015:Sep.)
• Page Start: 311
• Page End: 318
• Publication Date: 2015-09
• Subjects: Geography -- Periodicals; 910
• DOI: 10.1111/geoj.12148
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0016-7398

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)'s annual Medals and Awards recognise achievements in researching, communicating and teaching a wide range of geographical knowledge. The speeches and citations are a record of the 2015 ceremony, with contributions from Paul Theroux, Professors Michael Batty, Stephen Daniels, Gill Valentine and Dr Jay Mistry. The speeches include comments on the importance of geography for understanding and tackling challenges facing society, urban modelling, travel, landscapes, and community led research.</p> </abstract>