The R.B. Potts Prize

In recognition of the contribution to applied mathematics of Professor R.B. Potts who served the University in the years 1948-1990, the sum of $10,868 was given to the University in 1990 by former students, friends and colleagues to establish a prize for applied mathematics, and the following rules for this prize are hereby made:

1. There shall be a prize known as the "R.B. Potts Prize".
2. The value of the prize shall be $500 or such amount as shall from time to time be determined.
3. The prize shall be awarded annually by the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Mathematical Sciences.
4. To be eligible for the R.B. Potts Prize, a student must have completed in the year of the prize at least 9 units, of Level III Applied Mathematics courses (defined as any course with code APP MTH 3***) and have enrolled for APP MTH 4015 Honours Applied Mathematics IV.
5. The prize shall be awarded to the student, who, of those eligible, achieved the greatest distinction in the work and examinations of the Level III Applied Mathematics courses taken.
6. No award shall be made if there is no candidate of sufficient merit.
7. If in any year, two or more candidates are of equal merit the prize shall be shared equally
8. The award is not to be offered more than once to a successful candidate.
9. These rules may be varied from time to time but the title and general purpose of the prize shall not be changed.