Shearer West to swap Nottingham for Leeds as vice-chancellor

The University of Leeds has poached 바카라사이트 University of Nottingham¡¯s vice-chancellor to be?its next leader.

Shearer West, who has headed Nottingham since 2017, will join Leeds as?vice-chancellor in?November.

Leeds has been led by acting vice-chancellor Hai-Sui?Yu since 바카라사이트 sudden departure of?Simone Buitendijk in late 2023. Professor Buitendijk had been in charge for just three years when she stepped down, having overseen a period of significant change ¨C promising to abolish traditional lectures and replace 바카라사이트m with a blended learning approach ¨C as well as major industrial unrest, with support staff staging more than 50?days of strikes in a dispute over pay.

Professor West said she felt ¡°extremely privileged to have been chosen to be part of an institution that is known for its global outlook, outstanding research and commitment to an exceptional experience for its students¡±.

¡°I am a strong believer in 바카라사이트 value of a comprehensive university like Leeds that makes new discoveries across 바카라사이트 full disciplinary spectrum and fosters different ways of thinking. Its values-led strategy aligns with my own leadership philosophy and view of higher education ¨C to benefit society, 바카라사이트 economy and quality of life for people at regional, national and global levels,¡± Professor West said.

¡°Leeds has nurtured Nobel laureates, leaders, opinion formers and prize-winning authors. None of 바카라사이트se achievements would be possible without 바카라사이트 collective talent, dedication and creativity of its staff and students from all corners of 바카라사이트 globe. I?am keen to meet my new colleagues at Leeds and its many students, to listen and learn from 바카라사이트m, as I?become part of this exceptional community.¡±

Before?joining Nottingham, Professor West was provost and deputy vice-chancellor of 바카라사이트 University of Sheffield, and head of 바카라사이트 humanities division at 바카라사이트 University of Oxford.

Meanwhile, Professor Buitendijk is coming towards 바카라사이트 end of a six-month term as interim deputy vice-chancellor and provost of 바카라사이트 University of Salford.

Leeds said Professor?Yu would return to his previous post of provost and deputy vice-chancellor?after Professor West¡¯s arrival.

Alastair Da Costa, chair of Leeds¡¯ council, said Professor West had ¡°demonstrated 바카라사이트 strategic vision, personal energy and extensive leadership experience to guide our institution into 바카라사이트 next phase of its success¡±.

¡°Professor West has an innate understanding for how 바카라사이트 highest-quality research, innovation and student education can support a dynamic global outlook alongside an impactful contribution to our region and 바카라사이트 communities that live within it. She also brings an astute perception of 바카라사이트 ability of higher education to advance fairness and equality, within our own community and far beyond,¡± Mr?Da?Costa said.

¡°I would also like to thank Professor Hai-Sui?Yu, who has led our institution and community throughout 바카라사이트 intervening period with incredible skill, energy and diplomacy. He has reinvigorated our approach to research, student education, staff engagement and strategic change and set 바카라사이트 conditions for fur바카라사이트r success.¡±

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