Professor Jane Rickson, the President of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) was awarded both the top accolade for Outstanding Achievement and the category award for ‘Engineering, Science and Maths’ at the annual Women Leaders ceremony at the MK Stadium, Milton Keynes on 11 October.

Professor Jane Rickson (centre) with her award

Professor Rickson, who is Professor of Soil Erosion and Conservation at the University, is also the first female President of IAgrE in its 80-year history.

Professor Rickson was part of the team at Cranfield that was responsible for the University being awarded its fifth Queen’s Anniversary Prize, for research and education in large-scale soil and environmental data for the sustainable use of natural resources in the UK and worldwide.  

Professor Leon A. Terry, Director of Environment & Agrifood at Cranfield University, said, “As a leader in her field, Jane is an inspiration to us all with her contribution to soil science

and agricultural engineering being rightly recognised across the world. This award is just recognition for Jane’s outstanding contribution to science and engineering.”