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Frank Barker award

Frank Barker award

Frank Barker Prizes 

Awarded annually to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students demonstrating the biggest improvement from the previous year of study. Set up in 2011 in memory of Frank Barker, an oil-industry geologist with a strong interest in education. This award is provided by his widow, Professor Amina Memon from the Psychology Department.

Frank Barker Award 

Awarded annually to the best 3rd year student continuing on the MSci programme. Set up in 2011 in memory of Frank Barker, husband of Professor Amina Memon and an oil-industry geologist with a strong interest in education. This award is provided by his company, MPX.

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