The medal is awarded annually to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the study of geomorphology, by means of a sustained contribution to a particular research area, the originality, timeliness and significance of their research and the broader community service contributions and leadership of the discipline.
Chris’ research has investigated glacial landforms, advancing understanding of how they formed, and deciphering continental scale landform patterns to reconstruct the extent and changing flow geometry of former ice sheets of the last ice age.
Prof Clark said: “this is such a delight to be recognised in this way by my colleagues in the field of geomorphology, thank you.”
Prof Stephen Hincks, Head of the School of Geography and Planning, said: "I’m delighted to see Chris’ outstanding contributions to the field of geomorphology honoured by the EGU with the Ralph Alger Bagnold Medal. This award reflects Chris’ sustained and impactful work, which has significantly advanced the discipline over many years."
Chris Clark is one of 49 individuals on the European Geosciences Union’s awards list for 2025.