Chris Husbands named new Sheffield Hallam vice-chancellor

Chris Husbands is to become 바카라사이트 new vice-chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University.

Professor Husbands, who is currently director of 바카라사이트 UCL Institute of Education, will take over at Sheffield Hallam in January 2016, when Philip Jones retires.

Professor Husbands has been at 바카라사이트 IoE for eight years, where he oversaw 바카라사이트 merger with University College London. In an article written jointly with UCL provost Sir Michael Arthur, he said that university reputations ¡°are now made (and lost) on a global scale¡±.

He has previously been director of 바카라사이트 Institute of Education at 바카라사이트 University of Warwick; professor of research in education and dean of 바카라사이트 School of Education and Lifelong Learning at 바카라사이트 University of East Anglia; and director of 바카라사이트 National Evaluation of Children¡¯s Trusts for 바카라사이트 Department for Education and Skills.

He holds a degree in history and doctorate in geography from 바카라사이트 University of Cambridge.

Geoff Dawson, chair of 바카라사이트 board of governors at Sheffield Hallam, said: ¡°Professor Husbands¡¯¡­excellent experience of academic and institutional leadership will help us shape a strong future for Sheffield Hallam and all of those who benefit from our work.¡±

He also offered his ¡°continued gratitude and support¡± to Professor Jones. ¡°His vision and dedication over 바카라사이트 past eight years have delivered strong institutional performances in research, teaching, student recruitment and satisfaction ¨C achievements we can be rightly proud of.¡±

Professor Husbands said that he was ¡°delighted¡± with his new role. ¡°I look forward to working with governors, staff and students across 바카라사이트 university, as well as partners across 바카라사이트 region, to build on 바카라사이트 solid foundations which have been laid and to realise its potential for 바카라사이트 future.¡±