In my university or at my university? Thank you.

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heyuting

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When I say "XX is a professor in(at) my university"
Which one should I use.
If it depends, can you give me more examples?
Thank you!
 

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In BrE, you're a professor at a university.
 

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Thank you.
Haha, I am not a professor.:-D

I was using "you" to mean "one". If you prefer, "In BrE, one is a professor at a university."
 

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When I say "XX is a professor in(at) my university"
Which one should I use.
If it depends, can you give me more examples?
Thank you!
Eg.: Mr James Smith is a professor at my university.
 
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