Humanities, Philosophy and Law Award
About the Award
The RSNSW Award in the Humanities, Philosophy and Law was established by the Council in 2023 to reflect the full scope of the Society’s values.
It is awarded for distinguished research in any area of the Humanities, Philosophy and Law, excluding the History and Philosophy of Science, conducted mainly in New South Wales. Recipients may be resident in Australia or elsewhere.
RSNSW Award in the Humanities, Philosophy and Law 2023
The winner of the RSNSW Award in the Humanities, Philosophy and Law for 2024 is Scientia Professor Jane McAdam AO FASSA FAAL of UNSW Sydney.
Displacement remains one of the biggest human rights challenges of our time. As contemporary crises intersect and compound, record numbers of people are fleeing from the harmful impacts of disasters, climate change, armed conflict, persecution and human rights violations. With strong leadership, strategic partnerships and solutions-oriented thinking, much can be done to alleviate displacement and its human costs. Jane McAdam is at the forefront of such thinking. Her pioneering research on climate mobility is directly influencing legal and policy frameworks worldwide, making a real difference for people on the ground. She works with governments, international organisations, civil society and affected communities to develop sustainable, dignified solutions.
List of Past Recipients of the RSNSW Award in the Humanities, Philosophy and Law
| Year | Recipient |
| 2024 | Jane McAdam AO |