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Terry Callaghan

b. 1945

British ecologist

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About Terry Callaghan

Born 1945. Terry Callaghan is a British ecologist, known for Ecology.

Terence Vincent Callaghan (born 1945) is a British biologist specialised in the ecology of the Arctic. Much of his work on arctic plants has taken place in Abisko in northernmost Sweden, based at the Abisko Scientific Research Station where he served as director. He was a lead author of the IPCC Fourth Assessment Reports chapter on polar regions.

Education and early life Callaghan was born in Stockport and was educated at Burnage Grammar School. He was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Manchester in 1967 and a PhD from the University of Birmingham in 1972

Career and research Callaghan's research has focussed on the arctic and subarctic environment and the ecology of plants, animals, and ecosystem processes, including ecological responses to climate change, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and UV-B radiation.

Awards and honours Callaghan was awarded the Zayed International Prize for the Environment in 2007, the Vega Medal by the Swedish Society for Anthropology and Geography in 2011, the International Arctic Science Committee medal in 2017. He was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2018 New Year Honours for services to advancing knowledge and international collaboration in Arctic science.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Ecology
Education
University of Manchester, University of Birmingham
Awards
Vega Medal; Zayed International Prize for the Environment
Also known as
Terence V. Callaghan, Terence Vincent Callaghan

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Terry Callaghan's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Terry Callaghan?

British ecologist

When was Terry Callaghan born?

Terry Callaghan was born on 11 March 1945 in Stockport.

What is Terry Callaghan's occupation?

Terry Callaghan is an ecologist.

What is Terry Callaghan known for?

Terry Callaghan is known for Ecology.

What nationality is Terry Callaghan?

Terry Callaghan is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Terry Callaghan

Β· Wikidata: Q4210056

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