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51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Essex Ernesto Laclau, department of government and director of the centre for theoretical studies, has been appointed honorary professor of the 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Buenos Aires.

Royal Holloway, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ ot London

Andrew Scott, former reader in applied palaeobotany and palynology, has been awarded a personal chair.

51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Abertay Dundee

John Milne, expert in mechatronics, has been awarded the title of professor emeritus, in recognition of his contribution within the school of engineering.

Aston 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ

John Smith has been appointed to the first visiting professorship in sociology in the business school.

He is the former head of sociology and social policy at the 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Southampton.

Goldsmiths College, 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of London

Chris Jenks, reader in sociology and head of department, has been promoted to professor in sociology from October 21, 1996.