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Professor Irene Tracey CBE FMedSci nominated as next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford

Professor Irene Tracey, currently Warden of Merton College, Oxford, has been nominated as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford.

Meet the Leaders: In Conversation with Annelien Bredenoord

Annelien Bredenoord is a professor of Biomedical Ethics and the current Rector Magnificus at Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR). As a leader and pioneer in her field, her research group centres on ethical and social issues in modern technology such as artificial intelligence, tissue engineering and stem cell research. We sat down with Annelien to discuss her new role as Rector Magnificus, the latest research in her field, the value of interdisciplinary education to solve societal issues and what advice she would give to women in STEM.

Amanda Millar elected Chair of Court

Staff and students at the University of Dundee have elected Amanda Millar as Chair of Court, the University’s governing body.

Joost Frenken new Dean of Faculty of Science and Engineering

As from July 1, 2022, Prof. Joost Frenken will be the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) at the University of Groningen. Currently, Frenken is the Director of the Amsterdam-based ARCNL (the Advanced Research Center for Nanolithography). He will succeed Jasper Knoester, who became the Dean of the Faculty of Science at Leiden University last January.

The University of Glasgow announces the new Head of the College of Arts

The University of Glasgow has appointed Professor Jo Gill as Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Arts. Professor Gill will join UofG from the University of Exeter and succeeds Professor Roibeard (Robby) Ó Maolalaigh, who will step down from the post in July. She is joining the University’s College of Arts at an exciting time for Glasgow’s cultural and creative industries. The city has gained an international reputation as a creative innovation leader and cultural powerhouse.

International Women’s Day Q&A: Natasha Attipoe on her hopes for the future of inclusive leadership

This International Women’s Day, we sat down with our Senior Consultant in the Global Higher Education Practice and Chair of the RISE Leadership Network, Natasha Attipoe. We discussed her role in the sector, the importance of and challenges in achieving diverse and inclusive leadership, and her hopes for the future.

Maarten IJzerman new dean of Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management

The Executive Board of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor M.J. (Maarten) IJzerman (1969) as dean of the Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM). He will hold the position as of 1 May 2022. This position is currently held by Prof. Werner Brouwer. Maarten IJzerman has been Professor and Director at Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne in Australia since 2018.

Perrett Laver appoints six new Partners

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