'Eddy Weather' honoured with prestigious meteorological award

Dr Eddy Graham has been recognised by the Royal Meteorological Society in its Awards for Education, Inspiring and Enthusing, receiving The Gordon Manley Weather Award.

Dr Graham, affectionately known as ‘Eddy Weather’, was honoured for his exceptional contributions to the Society’s journal Weather during his five-year tenure as Co-Editor-in-Chief.

His leadership, passion, and dedication were instrumental in modernising the journal and maintaining its high standards, including through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Among his many achievements, Dr Graham, who is based at our Stornoway campus, led the rapid production of the March 2022 special issue of Weather on the eruption of Hunga Tonga‐Hunga Ha'apai. Over his tenure, he handled nearly 700 submissions and authored 11 articles, seven as lead author, all while managing the journal’s day-to-day operations.

Under his leadership, Weather’s Impact Factor more than doubled - elevating its standing within the Society’s portfolio and internationally. This growth reflects Dr Graham’s commitment to excellence and his success in attracting high-quality research that enhances public understanding of meteorology.

In accepting his award, Dr Graham said: “I am very honoured and delighted to accept the Royal Meteorological Society's Gordon Manley Weather Award for "Educating, Inspiring and Enthusing" in 2024. Since my earliest years, the weather has always played an important part in my life. In accepting this award, I must of course recognise and thank all my family, friends and colleagues over the years who have helped me in my various endeavours, including all those at UHI and UHI North, West and Hebrides.”

Dr Graham teaches across our BA (Hons) Geography and BA (Hons) Sustainable Development programmes and leads the new MSc in Extreme Weather.