Vice Chancellors

Professor John Vinney
Vice-Chancellor of Bournemouth University

Professor John Vinney became Vice-Chancellor of Bournemouth University in August 2010. A Professor in Computational Mechanics, he was previously Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor at the University.

Professor Mark Cleary
Vice-Chancellor at the University of Bradford

Professor Mark Cleary took up his current post of Vice Chancellor at the University of Bradford in June 2007.

Professor Dominic Shellard
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer at De Montfort University

Professor Dominic Shellard joined De Montfort University in June 2010 as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer. He joined the Department of English Literature at the University of Sheffield in 1996.

Mrs Julie Lydon
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glamorgan

Julie Lydon took up the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glamorgan in 2010. She was previously the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development) at the University.

Professor Pamela Gillies
Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University

Professor Pamela Gillies was appointed Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University in 2006. She chairs the Glasgow Task Force and the Glasgow Health Commission and is also a Trustee of the Saltire Foundation to promote international business related fellowships and internships for Scotland’s brightest students.

Professor Quintin McKellar
Vice-Chancellor at the University of Hertfordshire

Professor Quintin McKellar became Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hertfordshire in January 2011. He was previously Principal of The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) of the University of London.

Professor Bob Cryan
Vice-Chancellor at the University of Huddersfield

Professor Bob Cryan took up the post as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Huddersfield in 2007. He is also proud to be a graduate of the University.

Professor Julius Weinberg
Vice-Chancellor at Kingston University

Professor Julius Weinberg is the Vice-Chancellor of Kingston University. Prior to this he was Deputy Vice-Chancellor at City University London.

Professor Mary Stuart
Vice-Chancellor at the University of Lincoln

Professor Stuart joined the University of Lincoln in 2009 Mary has a strong track record in all aspects of University management having been Deputy Vice Chancellor at Kingston University for 4 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professor Nigel Weatherill
Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive of Liverpool John Moores University University

Professor Weatherill has been the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Liverpool John Moores University since September 2011. In 2003 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Professor John Brooks
Vice-Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University

Professor Brooks was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University in 2005 from the University of Wolverhampton where in seven years as VC he implemented significant changes.

Professor Andrew Wathey
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Northumbria University
Deputy Chair of University Alliance.

Professor Andrew Wathey is Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Northumbria University and Deputy Chair of University Alliance. He was Chair of the Music subject panel in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professor Neil Gorman
Vice-Chancellor Nottingham Trent University

Professor Gorman became Vice-Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University in 2003. He led the design and implementation of a radical new strategy for the University drawing on his background in international business management in the private sector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Martin Bean
Vice-Chancellor of the Open University

Martin Bean is Vice-Chancellor of The Open University and brings to the role more than 25 years’ experience working at the intersection between education and technology globally.

Professor Janet Beer
Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University
Chair of University Alliance

Professor Janet Beer is Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University and Chair of University Alliance. She has a significant national profile and is the current chair of the steering group for the National Student Survey.

Professor Wendy Purcell
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Plymouth University

Professor Wendy Purcell was appointed as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Plymouth University in 2007. She has held academic and leadership roles at Plymouth, UWE and Hertfordshire.

Professor John Craven
Vice-Chancellor at the University of Portsmouth

Professor John Craven took up post as Vice-Chancellor at the University of Portsmouth in 1997. He worked at the University of Kent at Canterbury where he spent 25 years.

Professor Martin Hall
Vice-Chancellor at University of Salford

Professor Martin Hall is a historical archaeologist and strategic leader. He joined the University of Salford as Vice-Chancellor in 2009 from the University of Cape Town where he was Deputy Vice-Chancellor for six years.

Professor Philip Jones
Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University

Professor Philip Jones has been Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University since 2007. His academic background is in law and he advised the Law Society and the Bar Council on the structure of professional legal education.

Professor Graham Henderson
Vice Chancellor of Teesside University

Professor Graham Henderson became Vice Chancellor of Teesside University in 2003. He was awarded the CBE in 2010 for his outstanding services to higher education.

Professor Antony Chapman
Vice-Chancellor and Principal of University of Wales Institute, Cardiff

Professor Antony Chapman is Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UWIC. He has held a number of academic and leadership roles at the Universities of Cardiff, Leeds and Wales.

Dr Peter Noyes
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales, Newport

Dr Peter Noyes has been Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales, Newport since 2007. He has held various posts in higher education including Research Associate at the University of Bristol.

Professor Steven West
Vice-Chancellor of University of the West of England

Professor West trained as a Podiatrist and Podiatric Surgeon in London, working in the NHS and private sector. He held a number of academic and leadership roles before becoming Vice-Chancellor of UWE in 2008.