PROFESSOR PETER BARRETT FRSNZ

10.11.2011

Professor Barrett has been recognized by the world’s oldest geological society for his work on Antarctica’s climate history and appreciating its global significance.  The Victoria Professor has been made an Honorary Fellow of the prestigious Geological Society of London – an honour currently held by only 70 geoscientists worldwide. Professor Barrett was founding Director of the Antarctic Research Centre (1973-2007) and is currently Deputy Director of the New Zealand Climate change Research Institute at Victoria University.