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University appoints new Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Professor Annamarie Jagose, current Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (University Schools), has been appointed the University of Sydney's Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

Staffordshire University is delighted to announce that Professor Martin Jones has been appointed as its next Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

Professor Jones, who currently holds the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University, will take up the post on January 1, 2022 following the retirement of Professor Liz Barnes CBE DL.

University announces new Head of Architecture and Design

Birmingham City University has announced that experienced architect and educator Dr Matthew Jones has been appointed as its new Head of School for Architecture and Design.

COS Welcomes Lisa Cuevas Shaw as COO and Managing Director

Charlottesville, VA — The Center for Open Science (COS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Cuevas Shaw as Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, effective July 19, 2021. Cuevas Shaw brings key competencies to COS with experience accumulated over leadership roles intersecting scholarly publishing and technology. As COO and Managing Director, she will oversee the execution of COS’s overall organizational strategy while advancing operational systems and policies.

Sussex welcomes first Director of University Operations and Strategic Planning

The University has appointed Kay Jones as the first Director of University Operations and Strategic Planning. Kay will report to Chief Operating Officer, Tim Westlake and will also have a reporting line to the new Provost, Rachel Mills. The role of Director of Planning and Performance was previously held by David Cole, but we have broadened the remit to align with our strategic aims.

University of Birmingham appoints new Vice-Chancellor

The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce that Professor Adam Tickell has been appointed as its next Vice-Chancellor and Principal

UQ appoints new COO

The University of Queensland has appointed highly regarded Andrew Flannery as UQ’s next Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr Flannery has served as UQ’s Chief Financial Officer over the past two years, playing a critical role in the University’s response to the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

One year on – leadership in the pandemic

By Tom Weinberg Global Head, Knowledge and Innovation Economies & Joint Managing Partner, UK

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