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Mariet Westermann Named Vice Chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi

Executive Vice President of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, former provost of NYU Abu Dhabi, former director of NYU's Institute of Fine Arts, and art historian, Westermann will assume her post as Vice Chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi August 1, 2019.

McGill's newest Canada Research Excellence Chair

Dr. Vincent Mooser, who will be joining McGill this summer as the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Genomic Medicine, is a pioneer in using genomics-based tools and datasets to develop new target-based therapies to improve human health

Professor Frances Corner OBE has been announced as the next Warden of Goldsmiths, University of London

Bringing more than 20 years’ experience leading educational institutions, Professor Corner joins Goldsmiths after serving as Head of London College of Fashion, part of University of the Arts London (UAL), where she has additionally served as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Digital.

University of York appoints new Vice-Chancellor and President

The University of York has appointed Professor Charlie Jeffery CBE as its next Vice-Chancellor and President. Professor Jeffery will take up his new role on 1 September 2019.

Wellcome Trust, Head Mental Health Priority Area

Professor Miranda Wolpert, a world expert on child and adolescent mental health, appointed

Perrett Laver supports appointment of Founding Director of NTU Institute of Science and Technology for Humanity

NISTH will be helmed by Professor Vanessa Evers who joins NTU on 1 August 2019, following the unanimous recommendation of an international search advisory committee.

Perrett Laver hosts informal network for aspiring and experienced BME leaders across academia and industry

Perrett Laver are delighted to be hosting the BME Leadership Network, and the first meet up will be at our office on March 27th 2019. This is a space to meet, discuss your career aspirations and challenges faced, as well as support your personal and professional development.

Volker Gerdts named new USask VIDO-InterVac director and CEO

Following an international search, Dr. Volker Gerdts has been selected to lead the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre, a world leader in infectious disease research and vaccine development.

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