University Leadership Team
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive, appointed by the University Council, and is responsible for the organisation, direction and management of the University.
The University Leadership team consists of the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Chief Financial Officer, University Secretary & Registrar, Interim Executive Dean of Faculty of Arts, Society & Professional Studies, Executive Dean of Faculty of Education, and Director of Human Resources.
Professor Peter Childs
Acting Vice Chancellor
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Andrea Bolshaw
University Secretary & Registrar
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Tony Sharma,
Chief Financial Officer
Dr Lorraine Thomas
Executive Dean, Faculty of Education
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Dr Mohammed Jakhara
Executive Dean,
Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies
Giosi Birkett
Director of Human Resources
Vice-Chancellor’s Office
The staff within the Vice-Chancellor’s office provide support to the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Chief Financial Officer and University Secretary & Registrar.
Pat Child
Senior Executive Assistant
Fiona Hickman
Senior Executive Assistant
Pam Williams
Senior Executive Assistant
Sarah Wattison
Senior Executive Assistant
Linda Barton
Senior Executive Assistant
Marnie Davis Wood
Project, Policy and Governance Support Officer
Additional Contacts
Janis Hodgkins
Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies Manager
Neil Porter
Faculty of Education Manager
Sarah Downie
Human Resources PA/Administrator