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Michael Hohl's recent posting reminds me that, although his research started in Fine Art, his own background is equally in design and he has been a contributor to this discussion list. So I am very pleased to announce that his examiners recommended the award of a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from Sheffield Hallam University last month. His thesis was entitled: "This is not here: Connectedness, remote experience and immersive telematic art" The work included the development and evaluation of an ambitious telematic artwork that immersed its unencumbered audience members in a virtual global environment materialised through live radio feeds from different cities around the world. As he pointed out his thesis is online at http://www.hohlwelt.com/en/papers.html and I must commend Michael for ensuring that his work is accessible. It is essential for both sharing knowledge and advancing our individual careers in research that we all try our best to do this. Michael is moving to the United States and he will be missed by all of us here as a supportive and stimulating colleague with a great sense of humour. Finally I'd like to encourage all members of this list to use it for announcing PhD awards, particularly when the new Doctor has been a contributor to our discussions. For those who are still labouring towards their doctorate it's important to see that they are going somewhere and there is a community of colleagues who are achieving their ambitions. If your supervisor is not on the ball there's no reason why you should not announce your own award and invite us to celebrate with you. Best wishes from Sheffield Chris ********************************* Prof Chris Rust Head of Art and Design Research Centre Sheffield Hallam University Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8UZ, UK +44 114 225 2706/2682 [log in to unmask] www.chrisrust.net