Two staff gain academic promotions

The ICMA Centre is very proud to be able to announce the recent promotions of two of our academic staff.

Drs Carol Padgett and Simone Varotto have both been promoted to the level of Senior Lecturer within the University of Reading.

These promotions round off a very busy and successful year for both professionals with Carol launching her latest book and Simone the recipient of a prestigious university award.

The ICMA Centre would like to extend its congratulations to both and thank them for their ongoing commitment to, and support of, the centre, its work and its students.

Published	11 June 2012

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