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University of Birmingham appoints two new Pro Vice-Chancellors

The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce two senior appointments to help drive forward its ambitious teaching and research strategies and strengthen its position as a leading global institution. Professor Tim Softley will take up the post of Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and Knowledge Transfer, while [...]

New provost named at the University of Alberta

Following an international search, an experienced Faculty of Engineering administrator, and award-winning professor and researcher, has been named the University of Alberta’s new chief academic officer. [...]

Leeds Beckett University appoints next Vice Chancellor

Leeds Beckett University today announces that Professor Peter Slee will be its new Vice Chancellor when the current Vice Chancellor, Professor Susan Price, retires at the end of August this year. [...]

University of Derby announces new Vice-Chancellor

Professor Kathryn Mitchell BSc, PhD, CPsychol, will succeed Professor John Coyne as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Derby from September this year. At a meeting of the University’s Governing [...]

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust appoints new Chief Executive

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust has today announced the appointment of Dr Bruno Holthof as Chief Executive. The appointment, which will commence on 1 October, was announced by the Trust's Chairman, Dame Fiona Caldicott. On completion of his medical [...]

University of Alberta names new VP of Advancement

A new vice-president of advancement will lead the University of Alberta’s efforts to build on the record levels of philanthropic support it has achieved in recent years. The University of Alberta Board of [...]

Simon Fraser University has appointed Dr Aoife Mac Namara as Dean of the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology

Simon Fraser University has appointed Dr Aoife Mac Namara as Dean of the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. Dr Mac Namara will lead the Faculty and, as a member of the senior administration of the University, also share responsibility for theoverall management of [...]

Parsons Announces New Dean of Fashion

Sustainability and social responsibility are key components of Parsons’ mission. And now, the groundbreaking design school has a new leader to help carry it out. Burak Cakmak was recently named the new dean of fashion at[...]

Insights / 2015