TWO academics from Essex University have received special recognition awards.
Professors Vicky Randall and David Sanders from the Department of Government were presented with the prize from the Political Studies Association.
Professor Sanders was recognised for his immense contribution political science particularly in electoral studies and international relations while Professor Randall was rewarded for her work integrating gender analysis into political science and efforts to secure fairer representation of women in political life and the study of politics.
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