Dr Adrian Muckle wins John Dunmore Medal
The award recognises Dr Muckle's knowledge of the French language, which has enabled him to draw new material from French archives, correspondence and other sources, to increase understanding of relations between France and New Caledonia, particularly in the early twentieth century. His research findings have been published extensively, in books and articles, in English and in French. His collaborative approach was particularly praised by the Fédération: “His work is highly regarded by French specialists, with whom he has undertaken joint projects. He collaborates actively with historians and anthropologists in France and New Caledonia,” says Emeritus Professor Glynnis Cropp on behalf of the Fédération.
Dr Muckle says, “It’s a real pleasure to have this acknowledgment from the Fédération of the work that I’ve been doing on the history of New Caledonia. I’m especially pleased that the award recognises my collaborations with other researchers in France and New Caledonia, which has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.”
The John Dunmore Medal is awarded annually in recognition of a major contribution to knowledge and understanding of the part played by the French people or the French language in the development of historical, intellectual, scientific, economic or other aspects of world culture, preference being given, although not exclusively, to the Pacific region.