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Professor Service is an Emeritus Fellow at St Antony's College, University of Oxford. He is a Professor of Russian History and an accomplished author in Russian history from the late nineteenth-century to the present day.
Professor Beattie is an academic psychologist, writer and broadcaster. He is Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and was awarded the Spearman Medal by the BPS for 'published psychological research of outstanding merit'.
Professor Jones is Schrecker-Barbour Fellow and Associate Professor of Russian Literature at University College Oxford. She is a Fellow at University College. She is also a Lecturer at Brasenose College, Oxford.
Catherine Merridale is an acclaimed writer and historian with a special interest in Russian history. Her books include Red Fortress: The Secret Heart of Russia's History and Lenin on the Train. Her book Red Fortress: The Secret Heart of Russia's
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach is a senior Royal Air Force officer. He became Chief of Defence Intelligence in 2006, Chief of Joint Operations in 2009 and the first Commander of Joint Forces Command in December 2011. He was
Simon runs Bespoke, a specialist speechwriting agency. Simon has written speeches for many prominent figures in the political and business sphere including Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP and the CEOs of Unilever and InterContinental Hotels.
Professor Church is Professor of Medieval History, School of History at the University of East Anglia. His research is primarily focused on the twelfth century, concentrating on issues surrounding kingship and the exercise of royal power.
Alderman Dr Andrew Parmley was elected Lord Mayor of the City of London on 29th September 2016 and will take office as the 689th Lord Mayor on the 11th November. Andrew was born in Manchester and grew up in Lancashire