Wheeler Bequest Award
Recognising 乐天堂app下载 outstanding contributions of an individual to 乐天堂app下载 history of chemistry.
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| Status | Closed |
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| Career stage | All career stages |
Awarded by 乐天堂app下载 Historical Group
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Winners
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- Dr Mary Archer, University of Cambridge, 乐天堂app下载 lecture to be given at our forthcoming event commemorating George Porter.
- Dr Sally Horrocks, University of Leicester, her lecture to be given at our forthcoming event Women in Chemistry.
About this prize
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