Blakers Prize in Mathematics * [F2038]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The A. L. Blakers Memorial Fund for Mathematics was established in 1994 by the family, friends, colleagues and ex-students of Professor A. L. Blakers in his memory and in recognition of his long and dedicated service to mathematics and mathematics education in Australia. The fund has set aside an amount designated as the Blakers Prize Fund to endow a prize which is administered in accordance with the following conditions.

1. The Blakers Prize in Mathematics consists of the annual income from the Blakers Prize Fund after capitalisation in accordance with Senate policy.

2. The prize is awarded by the appropriate Board of Examiners on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics to the student in the Faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Life and Physical Sciences; or Engineering, Computing and Mathematics who has the highest weighted average mark in the Level 3 mathemathics units to the value of 24 points required for completion of at least one major offered by the School of Mathematics and Statistics.