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… by women astrophysicists in the UK and Germany. The Caroline Herschel Medal, announced today by the UK government to mark … 1820, the RAS included astronomers from Germany, including Caroline Herschel and her brother William , who both moved …
A portrait of Caroline Herschel with an illustration of planets in the solar system
A portrait of Caroline Herschel with an illustration of planets in the solar system.
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… at Heidelberg University , is the first winner of the Caroline Herschel Medal, a new joint award from the Royal … the evolution of galaxies and galactic archaeology. Caroline Herschel was a distinguished astronomer working in …
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Prof. Dr Eva Grebel
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… The winner of the 2019 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship is Dr Anna Lisa Varri . Dr Varri … and is passionate about mentoring and public outreach. Her Caroline Herschel Prize Lecture will be on “‘Small stellar …
Photograph of Dr Anna Lisa Varri. Winner of the 2019 Caroline Herschel Lectureship Prize
Dr Anna Lisa Varri
L. Gandini
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… The winner of the 2020 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship is Dr Rebecca (Becky) Smethurst . … appetite for communicating science as boundless! Her Caroline Herschel Prize Lecture will incorporate some of her …
Dr Rebecca Smethurst
Becky Smethurst
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… Centre in Edinburgh, is the first UK winner of the Caroline Herschel Medal, a joint award from the Royal Astronomical … of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel. It commemorates Caroline Herschel, who was a distinguished astronomer …
Professor Gillian Wright in the workshops at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh
Gillian Wright in the workshops at UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh.
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… The winner of the 2023 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship is Dr Marie Van de Sande! Dr Van … evolution will be: “Dying stars seeding the Universe”. The Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship was established in 2018 …
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Royal Astronomical Society
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… The Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship was established in 2018 by what is now the Herschel Society, in association with the Royal Astronomical Society, to celebrate Caroline’s memory by supporting promising female astronomers …
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Royal Astronomical Society
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… natures are the biggest mysteries in modern physics. In her Caroline Herschel Prize Lecture entitled “Unveiling the Dark Universe … to appreciate current mysteries and future directions. The Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship was established in 2018 …
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Royal Astronomical Society
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… Professor Gillian Wright CBE was awarded the 2023 Caroline Herschel Medal in a ceremony that took place on Thursday 13 … Centre in Edinburgh, is the first UK winner of the Caroline Herschel Medal, a joint award from the Royal …
Ambassador Miguel Berger and Professor Gillian Wright stand side by side. Prof. Wright is holding a small box containing the medal and a certificate.
Ambassador Miguel Berger presents Professor Gillian Wright with the Caroline Herschel Medal.
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… The William Herschel Society  is pleased to announce that their 2018 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship has been awarded to Dr … at presenting scientific concepts to the public. Her Caroline Herschel Prize Lecture will be on “Hues of …
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