UA responds to announcement of new TEF panel chair
Published on August 3, 2016
Commenting on the announcement of Professor Chris Husbands as the first Chair of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) panel, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said:
“Chris is a highly trusted and respected figure both within the higher education sector and beyond.
“His strong track record – as well as his impartiality and rigour – make him the ideal candidate for this role. I congratulate him on his appointment, which sends a strong signal of the importance which ministers attach to the Teaching Excellence Framework.”
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Professor Chris Husbands is Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University, a member of University Alliance.
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