University Executive
The Vice-Chancellor is the University’s chief academic and executive officer and chairs the Academic Board. Working with the University Executive and the Senior Leadership Group, the Vice-Chancellor sets the strategic direction and ensures effective delivery across academic faculties and professional services.
In April 2026, the University Executive will be further strengthened with the appointment of the following Deputy Vice Chancellors:
Professor Abigail Moriarty
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education and Students)
Professor Kurt Allman
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Business Development and External Engagement)
Senior Leadership
Academic
- George Talbot, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Dean of Arts and Sciences
- Helen O’Keeffe, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Education
- Colin Johnson, Interim Dean of Health, Social Care and Medicine
Professional services
- Neil Morris, Director of Digital Transformation
- Adrian McGillion, Director of Facilities Management
- Mike Sprigg, Director of Finance
- Jo Wright, Chief Governance Officer
- Vicky Bosward, Director of Human Resources
- Mark Allinson, Director of Information Technology Services
- Maria Mirza, Director of Library and Learning Services
- Alison Kerwin, Director of Marketing, Communications & Student Recruitment
- Andy McIvor, Director of Strategic Planning and Policy
- Fay Sherrington, Director of Student Services