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Use the academic title first when referring to academics with knight/damehoods. In subsequent references, use the non-academic title followed by the first name.

  • Professor Sir John Snowell wrote the book with assistance from his research team … Sir John will be in town to receive the publishing award next month.

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This guide is designed to help ensure writing style – whether for internal or external audiences, written for print or online – is consistent and maintains a professional standard across the University. It is not designed for academic writing.

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