Inaugural lecture of Professor Andrew McGettrick

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Inaugural lecture of Professor Andrew McGettrick at the University of Strathclyde.

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Andrew McGettrick originally studied pure mathematics at the University of Glasgow where he obtained his BSc (1st class) degree in 1966. He began his teaching career in 1969 as lecturer in computer science at the University of Strathclyde. He was subsequently reader, 1982-1983, and personal professor, 1983-1985. McGettrick then became professor of computer science, taking on the role of chairman and head of the Department of Computer Science, 1984-1990 and 1996-2004.

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Andrew McGettrick originally studied pure mathematics at the University of Glasgow where he obtained his BSc (1st class) degree in 1966. He began his teaching career in 1969 as lecturer in computer science at the University of Strathclyde. He was subsequently reader, 1982-1983, and personal professor, 1983-1985. McGettrick then became professor of computer science, taking on the role of chairman and head of the Department of Computer Science, 1984-1990 and 1996-2004.

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Created by Carol Stewart, March 2010.

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