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Professor Richard Powell is a Cultural, Political, and Historical Geographer with expertise in the Polar Regions. He is currently the Professor of Arctic Studies and Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge, while also serving as a Fellow of Fitzwilliam College. His career spans roles at the University of Oxford and the University of Liverpool, with a focus on the Arctic and its geopolitical, cultural, and environmental complexities.
- BA Geography, St. John's College, University of Oxford (Double First Class Honours)
- MA Geography, University of British Columbia (Distinction)
- PhD Geography, Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge
- PG Cert. Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of Liverpool
Richard's research explores historical and cultural geographies, the geopolitics of the Arctic, geographies of science, and the interplay between environment and politics in the Circumpolar Region. His ERC-funded project ARCTIC CULT investigates colonial representations in Arctic studies, while prior work includes ethnographic studies of Arctic scientific practices and the political implications of resource extraction. He has authored a monograph, Studying Arctic Fields, and edited volumes on polar geopolitics.
His recent publications emphasize the intersection of Arctic governance, colonial histories, and environmental science. Notable awards include the ERC Consolidator Grant and the Gill Memorial Award, alongside teaching accolades like the Teaching Excellence Award at the University of Oxford. He has supervised over 30 postgraduate students and leads interdisciplinary teams in projects funded by the Leverhulme Trust, AHRC, and ESRC.
- ERC Consolidator Grant (2016)
- Gill Memorial Award (2013)
- Teaching Excellence Award (2012)
- Environment and Planning A Ashby Prize (2007)
- RGS-IBG Area Prize (2002)
- H.O. Beckit Memorial Prize (1998)
- Gibbs Book Prize (1998)
Richard collaborates with institutions like the Royal Society, Royal Geographical Society, and National Museum of Denmark, and has hosted seminars and workshops on Arctic geopolitics. He is a member of the UK Arctic and Antarctic Partnership Steering Committee and contributes to policy discussions on polar governance.
