Ray Hudson

Ray Hudson, FBA, FAcSS (born 7 March 1948) is a British academic. He holds the degrees of PhD and DSc from Bristol University and. DLitt from Durham University. He was professor of geography and deputy vice-chancellor at Durham University. From 2014–2015 he was acting vice-chancellor and warden of Durham University. Currently he remains as emeritus professor of geography. In 2007, he was appointed pro-vice-chancellor of partnerships and engagement. He has recently been a visiting professor at University College Dublin and an honorary professor at Cardiff University.

Honours In 2005, Hudson was awarded the Victoria Medal by the Royal Geographical Society 'for research on regional and industrial change in the UK and wider Europe'. He was awarded the Sir Peter Hall award by the Regional Studies Association in 2014. In 2006, he was elected Fellow of the British Academy (FBA). In 1987 he was awarded an honorary DSc by Roskilde University.