It’s official, I’ve been promoted to ‘Reader in Surveillance Studies’ (equivalent to Associate Professor) at Newcastle. Unfortunately I’m leaving very soon, but it was nice to get the recognition of the university, even if I can only hold the title for just one month!
I would just like to say a public thank-you to those who both supported and refereed the application – officially, I don’t know who you all are, but I have my suspicions! And also a big thanks to everyone involved with Surveillance & Society and the Surveillance Studies Network because, to be honest, I would be nowhere without all of you.
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Well done! You certainly deserve it, and then some.
Thanks, Torin!
Congratulations! I am happy to have witnessed a small part of your work for Newcastle during your research here in Rio!
Thanks, Paola – the work you and David did with me in Rio is very much appreciated. Plus we had fun too, I hope!
That’s awesome news, David, even if it’s just for a month or so.
Cheers Aaron! And it’s good to know at least three people read my blog… 😉