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Michael Winter

b. 1955

British academic

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About Michael Winter

Born 1955. Michael Winter is a British writer, university teacher, academic and university of Exeter.

David Michael Winter, (born 10 November 1955) is an expert on rural politics and economics.

Early life He was born in Launceston, Cornwall in 1955, the son of David Winter (d.1989) a farmer and lecturer and his wife Jeanne Nanette. His early life was spent firstly in Devon, where the family farmed near Beaworthy before moving to Hampshire where his father lectured at Sparsholt College. He was educated at Peter Symonds College then at Wye College, Kent. He received a PhD from the Open University in 1988.

Career He is Director of the Centre for Rural Policy Research at the University of Exeter, UK. He is also a board member of the Commission for Rural Communities, formerly the Countryside Agency, and was formerly a member of the Governing Body of IGER (The Institute for Grassland and Environment Research). His other previous roles have included being Chair of the South West Rural Affairs Forum, a member of the Government's Inquiry into fox hunting, President of the Devon Rural Network, Vice-Chair of the Hatherleigh Area Project and Chair of Exbourne C of E Primary School Governors. In May 2008, Prof. Winter was made a Lay canon of Exeter Cathedral, Devon by Michael Langrish the Bishop of Exeter along with Dr. John Rea.

Works

Rural Politics: Policies for Agriculture, forestry and the Environment.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
The Open University
Employers
University of Exeter
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
David Michael Winter, Dr. David Michael Winter

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Winter?

British academic

When was Michael Winter born?

Michael Winter was born on 10 November 1955 in Launceston.

What is Michael Winter's occupation?

Michael Winter is a writer, university teacher, academic and university of Exeter.

What nationality is Michael Winter?

Michael Winter is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Winter

· Wikidata: Q6835400

· DBpedia: Michael Winter (professor)

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