The Barnes-Michael Prizes in Pure Mathematics

In recognition of the contribution to pure mathematics of Professor E.S. Barnes and Dr J.H. Michael, who served the University in the years 1959-1983, respectively, the sum of $4,965.20 was given to the University in 1984 by their former students, friends and colleagues to establish the Barnes-Michael Fund for Prizes in Pure Mathematics. The purpose of the Fund is the recognition and encouragement of talent in pure mathematics, and the following rules are hereby made:

1. There shall be two prizes, known as the "E.S. Barnes Prize" and the "J.H. Michael Prize", available for award annually.
2. The value of each prize shall be $300 or such other amount as the Council shall from time to time determine.
3. To be eligible for the E.S. Barnes Prize, a student must have passed at least twelve units of level III Pure Mathematics courses, over at most 4 consecutive semesters. The Prize shall be awarded by the Faculty to the student who of those eligible, has achieved the greatest distinction in the work and examinations of the third-year Pure Mathematics courses.
4. The J.H. Michael Prize shall be awarded by the Faculty to the candidate placed highest in order of merit amongst the candidates who have passed at least eight units of level II Pure Mathematics courses, over at most 4 consecutive semesters.
5. The Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences shall award the prizes upon receipt of advice from the Head of the School of Mathematical Sciences.
6. In each case, no award shall be made if in the opinion of the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences there is no candidate of sufficient merit.
7. In each case, if there are two or more candidates who equally merit an award, the prize shall be divided equally among them.
8. In each case, the award should not be offered more than once to a successful candidate.
9. These rules may be varied from time to time in any manner consistent with the objectives for which the Fund was provided.