Regius Professor Of Mathematics
The Regius Professorship of Mathematics, founded by Charles II, is a professorship at the University of St Andrews. There is currently no Regius Professor of Mathematics, the post was advertised in April 2013. In 2004 Alan Hood stated "tactically it was best not to appoint a new Regius Professor at this time but would consider making an appointment in the future."
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