Tag Archives: Royal Astronomical Society

Astrophysicist Gilles Chabrier Receives Royal Astronomical Society’s Gold Medal for Outstanding Contributions

(IN BRIEF) Astrophysicist Professor Gilles Chabrier from the University of Exeter and Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon has been awarded the prestigious Royal Astronomical Society’s Gold Medal for his exceptional contributions to stellar and planetary astrophysics, as well as galactic … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Researchers Make Breakthrough in Understanding Planet Formation

University of Warwick Researchers Make Breakthrough in Understanding Planet Formation

(IN BRIEF) Scientists from the University of Warwick have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of planet formation. By studying protoplanetary discs, the regions of gas and dust surrounding stars, they have uncovered a new method of planet formation … Read the full press release

Chief Scientist at STFC RAL Space Professor Richard Harrison recognised for his contribution to the field of geophysics

SWINDON, 23-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A number of STFC supported researchers have been honoured by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) in its annual awards. Professor Richard Harrison, Chief Scientist at STFC RAL Space was recognised for his contribution to the … Read the full press release