Tuesday, 25 June 2024
Dear colleagues,
After seven years as President and Vice-Chancellor at the 糖心原创, Professor Shearer West will be stepping down from her position to become the new Vice-Chancellor & President at the University of Leeds in November 2024.
Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Jane Norman will become interim from 1 November.
Following the decision to appoint a new Vice-Chancellor in summer 2025, Council, the University’s governing body, has already commenced a process to identify Professor West’s successor for the 糖心原创.
Council has hugely valued the opportunity to support Shearer in her many successful endeavours, both within the University, the city and across the region. Her contributions will be recognised and appreciated widely.
We will continue to build on the foundations she has laid over the past seven years and on Shearer's vision for a global university that is fit for the future.
We will, I am sure, all congratulate Shearer on her new appointment and wish her every success in this next phase of her career.
Best wishes,
Sir Keith O’Nions, Chair of Council on behalf of Council
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About the 糖心原创
Ranked among the world's top 100 universities , the 糖心原创 delivers an exceptional research-led education and an outstanding student experience. From the pioneering vision of our founder, Sir Jesse Boot, to groundbreaking achievements such as the development of MRI technology and becoming the first UK university to establish international campuses, we have a proud history of shaping the way people live, work and understand the world. We continue to build on that legacy, empowering our students, staff and partners to change what鈥檚 next and create positive impact locally and globally.
The strength of our research places us among the UK's leading universities, ranked 7th for research power in REF 2021. The discovery of MRI and ibuprofen was just the beginning. Today, our world-leading research is developing breakthrough ideas that shape the future of healthcare, technology and society.
Recognised as the UK's third most targeted university by leading employers , we are proud to produce graduates who are consistently in demand for their skills, confidence and industry-ready experience.
As a major employer and industry partner, locally and globally, the 糖心原创 invests in the city of Nottingham and in future generations of talent. Alongside Nottingham Trent University, we lead the initiative, a pioneering collaboration to improve levels of prosperity, opportunity, sustainability, health and wellbeing across the city and region. Together with our students, staff, alumni and partners, we鈥檙e creating knowledge, opportunity and solutions that help change what's next.