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Dr Margaret Byron

Dr Margaret Bryon is the founding chair of the RGS-IBG Race, Culture and Equality Working Group (RACE). She has played a leading role in establishing the group and in steering it through its first few years and through an ambitious and much-needed programme of work. While RACE works collaboratively and collectively, Margaret has been key to the success of the group to date. 

In 2016, Margaret was recognised by the Society for her contributions to teaching and learning in higher education with the Taylor and Francis Award. The citation for the award makes clear the extent of her impact in these areas, noting that:

"For two decades Margaret Byron has been a central figure in promoting diversity – especially ethnic diversity – within human geography. Today she is recognised by students and colleagues alike, for her role in ensuring issues around race and inequality have become more prevalent in teaching curricula; for showcasing teaching practices that both inspire and challenge students to approach issues of diversity; for her engagement with widening participation initiatives; and for her mentorship and extraordinary support for students and colleagues, especially junior colleagues."

It is that mentorship role and support for the next generation that sums up Margaret’s contributions to geography.