Robert Henry Tufrey Smith AM (born May 22, 1935) is an Australian-Canadian academic who was the president pro tempore of the University of British Columbia in 1985.[1] A professor of geography, Smith was educated at Australian National University, the University of New England and Northwestern University.[2] In 1964, he was a Guggenheim Fellow.[3] He is a fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and a member of the Order of Australia.[4]
Robert H. T. Smith | |
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President of the University of British Columbia (pro tempore) | |
In office 1985 | |
Preceded by | George Pedersen |
Succeeded by | David Strangway |
Personal details | |
Born | Walcha, New South Wales, Australia | May 22, 1935
Occupation | geographer |