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Perrett Laver appoints six new Partners

Gates Foundation taps Benjamin Piper to head global education program

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has appointed Benjamin Piper as its new director of global education. He will be based in the foundation’s Ethiopia office.

Emma Johnston appointed new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

Professor Emma Johnston AO has been appointed to the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) after an extensive national and international search.

Monash University appoints Professor Katie Stevenson as next Dean Faculty of Arts

Monash University is delighted to announce that after an extensive international search process, Professor Katie Stevenson has been appointed as Monash University’s next Dean, Faculty of Arts.

Gregor Halff says goodbye CBS and hello Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam

In January, CBS will start searching for a new Dean of Education as Gregor Halff has accepted the position of new Dean of Social Sciences at VU (Vrije Universiteit) in Amsterdam while holding a full professorship in corporate communication.

Appointment of next Vice-President Academic & Provost

Croft's appointment follows an international search conducted in accordance with the appointment policy. In the course of the search, a strong field of candidates was considered. The search committee's unanimous recommendation was taken forward to the faculty for a ratification ballot and of the eligible faculty members who voted, 90.6% voted in support. Her appointment was approved by the Board of Governors on December 9, 2021.

York University announces appointment of Deputy Provost for Markham Campus

Following an extensive search, York University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gordon Binsted to the position of Deputy Provost Markham, with a five-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2022. “This is an exciting time in York’s evolution as we continue to advance plans for our new Markham Campus, where students will have access to innovative academic and research programs supported by local partners in an iconic and smart learning space,” said Rhonda Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor. “We are delighted to be welcoming Dr. Binsted to York as our new Deputy Provost, Markham, and we look forward to working closely with him as we prepare to welcome our first cohort of students in September 2023.”

Professor Hugh Brady to become next President of Imperial College London

A renowned medic and university leader is to become the 17th President of Imperial College London. Professor Hugh Brady, currently Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Bristol, has been confirmed as President-designate by Imperial’s Council. Professor Brady will take up the role on 1 August 2022, after Professor Alice Gast’s term as President concludes.

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