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10 September 2014 PRESS RELEASE Hugh Turvey, BIR Artist in Residence, is awarded Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society On 9 September 2014, Hugh Turvey, BIR artist-in-residence, was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) which was presented at a ceremony at the Royal Society, London. The prestigious award is in recognition of his work as an advocate for imaging innovation and its role in the advancement of science and understanding. The awards ceremony recognises achievements in the art and science of photography. They have been made since 1878 with Fellowships introduced in 1895, the year X-ray was invented. Hugh Turvey’s work fuses art and science, graphic design and pure photography. His groundbreaking Xogram work has been used in many applications including marketing and advertising, TV and film. It has also been featured in the RPS’s extraordinary Images for Science exhibition in 2011 and 2013, is held in private and public collections around the world and has featured in numerous national and international magazines. Hugh Turvey is a pioneering creative practitioner for better healthcare environments and has worked on large scale hospital projects in the UK, Germany and the USA. He is currently part of a “communicative” art research team at University College Hospital, London, exploring creative ways to improve patient experience. Hugh Turvey said “The recognition that the Royal Photographic Society Honorary Fellowship brings will allow me to engage a wider audience with science, challenge people 'to see beyond the expected' and continue to encourage the aesthetic interpretation of technology driven imagery into the future." Jacqueline Fowler, Chief Executive, said “We congratulate Hugh on this fantastic recognition of his advocacy for imaging innovation and we are honoured that he so generously gives of his time to work with our organisation.” Hugh Turvey is an ambassador for the BIR and his work is used in BIR promotional materials, within the BIR offices and has been exhibited at several BIR networking events. You can see Hugh’s work at www.x-rayartist.com Ends Image supplied (c) The Royal Photographic Society / Nick Scott Photography Notes to Editors About The British Institute of Radiology The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is an independent multidisciplinary organisation, and a registered charity, whose membership is open to everyone with an interest in radiology and radiation oncology. The British Institute of Radiology is the oldest radiological society in the world. We strive to ensure that the potential of image science and radiation technology to prevent, detect and combat disease is fully realised. We believe in the importance of research and education, and we promote collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and understanding. To help fulfil our aims, we undertake a wide range of activities, including publishing, the organisation of scientific meetings and conferences and the provision of library and information services. About the Royal Photographic Society The Royal Photographic Society was founded in 1853, to promote the art and science of photography, a mission it continues to this day. Membership of The Society is open to everyone interested in photography, amateur or professional, artist or scientist. The Royal Photographic Society is an educational charity with Royal Charter. For information about this release please contact: Carole Cross Communications Manager 48-50 St John Street London EC1M 4DG Tel. 020 3668 2224 [email protected] www.bir.org.uk