This Prize Lectureship was founded in 1887 by His Excellency Dr R H Gunning, who spent much of his life in Brazil and was noted for his generosity. It is awarded quadrennially in recognition of original work by scientists resident in or connected with Scotland. It is awarded sequentially in the following areas:
Chemistry; Physics; Pure or Applied Mathematics.
32nd Award 2008
Professor James Hough
31st Award 2004
Professor Peter Bruce
30th Award 2000
Professor Angus J MacIntyre
29th Award 1996
Professor Kathryn A Whaler