Sir Patrick Sheehy Professor of International Relations explained

The Sir Patrick Sheehy Professor of International Relations is a professorship at the University of Cambridge, named after Patrick Sheehy, former chairman of British-American Tobacco. It was established in 1996 amid criticism concerning the University of Cambridge acceptance of funding from the tobacco industry.^{[1] [2]}

List of professors

• 1997–2004 James B.L. Mayall, during which time the professorship was assigned to the Faculty of History
• 2004–2016 Christopher J. Hill, during which time the professorship was assigned to the Centre of International Studies
• 2017- Jason Sharman, formerly Professor of Political Science at Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.^[3]

Notes and References

1. 10.1136/bmj.312.7033.774b. Proposed BAT professorship at University of Cambridge should be opposed. BMJ. 312. 7033. 774. 1996. Reid . D.. 2350468.
2. 10.1136/bmj.312.7033.721. Tobacco funding for academics. BMJ. 312. 7033. 721. 1996. Carnall . D.. 2350436. 8605445.
3. Web site: Vacancies, appointments, etc. - Cambridge University Reporter 6421. 2020-08-31. www.admin.cam.ac.uk.