The Hughes Medal (1902) The award is made annually in recognition of an original discovery in the physical sciences, particularly electricity and magnetism or their applications. The medal is of silver gilt and is accompanied by a gift of £1000. Previous winners include: 1999 Alexander Boksenberg 1998 Raymond Hide 1997 Andrew Lang 1996 Amyand Buckingham 1995 David Shoenberg 1994 Robert Chambers 1993 George Isaak 1992 Michael Seaton 1991 Philip Moon 1990 Thomas Cowling Royal Society I News & Media I Events Diary I Grants & Funding I Science for all I Science Policy I Library I Publications I Facilities I Fellows Room I Search I Home

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