Steps in the promotion process
       Timetable announced                     Sept 17
       Submissions to Head of Deanery/School   Oct 17
       HoD/S reviews and submits to College HR Nov 17
       College HR check each submission and    Nov 17
       write to Referees
       1st College promotion panel meets       March 18
     Steps in the promotion process
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        2  College promotion panel meets              April 18
        College HR write confirming outcomes          shortly after 
                                                      each panel
        Personal Chair applications to Central        March 18
        Academic Promotions Committee
       Central Academic Promotions Committee  April/May 18
       University Senate/Court confirms               June 18
        Successful promotions take effect             01 August 18
    College Promotions Panel Membership
      Prof. David Argyle, Deputy Head of College, CMVM and HoS, Royal (Dick) 
      School of Veterinary Studies
      Prof. Mike Shipston, HoD, Deanery of Biomedical Sciences
      Prof. Hilary Critchley, HoD, Deanery of Clinical Sciences
      Prof. Sarah Cunningham-Burley, HoD, Deanery of Molecular Genetics & 
      Population Health Sciences
      Prof. David Hume, Director of the Roslin Institute
      Prof. Margaret Frame, Director of the Institute of Genetics & Molecular 
      Medicine
      Prof. Moira Whyte, Head of Medical School, Dean of Clinical Medicine, Chair 
      of Medicine
      Dr Lorna Marson – non-professorial member
      Dr Fanney Kristmundsdottir, Equal Opportunities Member
      Professorial representative from another College
      UCU representative
   Panel Consideration
   Papers circulated in advance
   Each member of Panel is assigned to 
    present one or more of the submissions to 
    the rest of the Panel – highlighting key 
    achievements etc.
   Panel reach a consensus decision.
   Chair has casting vote
   Paperwork
   Different requirements for each grade
   Follow instructions
   Make time and take time to prepare