Ta-da!

Being unable to agree if our next move should be to Edinburgh or London, we've settled on Newcastle-upon-Tyne instead - almost, but not quite, the half-way point.

Our heads are still spinning from the whirlwind week, but in short, Ole has been offered (and accepted) a lectureship at the Law School at the University of Newcastle. He went down on Tuesday, gave a presentation, went out to dinner with faculty and other candidates, interviewed on Wednesday and by time we were heading out the door that night for evening walkies, he had received a phone call from the Head offering the position. The city was wonderful; the staff, super nice; the position, pefect (in environmental law); the offer, clinched it.

Following a more detailed conversation with the Head today, Ole was told that the Law School were so impressed with him that they want to sign him onto their books straight away.They are also providing a generous relocation package, which will be a great help.

We are still trying to get to grip with the sudden turn of events and to reorient our lives, so bear with us as we have more questions than you probably do. But we'll do our best to keep you informed. Suffice to say, we're both excited about this next step and for the adventure it brings.