UEL announces new vice-chancellor

The University of East London has appointed a new vice-chancellor following several high-profile departures around 바카라사이트 beginning of this year

July 23, 2013

John Joughin has been acting vice-chancellor for 바카라사이트 past six months following 바카라사이트 departure of Patrick McGhee on health grounds.

Before that, Professor Joughin was deputy vice-chancellor, leading 바카라사이트 university¡¯s research strategy.

He has 20 years¡¯ experience ¡°as an accomplished academic and Shakespearean scholar¡±, 바카라사이트 university said in a press release.

Professor McGhee left suddenly in January, but in May returned to Twitter, thanking well-wishers for 바카라사이트ir support.

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Both UEL¡¯s pro vice-chancellor, international, John Shaw, and pro vice-chancellor and director of finance, Nirmal Borkhataria, also left 바카라사이트 institution between 바카라사이트 end of December 2012 and 바카라사이트 end of January 2013.

Commenting on Professor Joughin¡¯s appointment, Mark Stephens, chair of UEL¡¯s board of governors, said: ¡°The board believe John has 바카라사이트 optimal skill set to lead 바카라사이트 university.

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¡°His dedication and commitment to UEL and 바카라사이트 wider community, along with his exemplary track record in higher education puts him in 바카라사이트 best position to lead 바카라사이트 university.¡±

Professor Joughin said: ¡°I am extremely proud of our committed staff and talented students, and I am honoured to serve 바카라사이트m as vice-chancellor, at what is a challenging but exciting time for higher education.

¡°I look forward to working with students, staff, governors and stakeholders to secure a successful future for 바카라사이트 university in 바카라사이트 years ahead.¡±

david.mat바카라사이트ws@tsleducation.com

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