Meet the executive team
President and Vice-Chancellor
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Professor Sir Keith BurnettProfessor Sir Keith Burnett has been in post as President and Vice-Chancellor since 2007. In addition to his work as a scientist and leader, Sir Keith has become increasingly well-known as a commentator on the economy and wider society. |
Provost and Deputy Vice-ChancellorProfessor Gill ValentineWorking closely with the President and Vice-Chancellor, Gill has the responsibility of delivering a number of the University's key aims and priorities in the region, nationally and internationally. Gill is also our University's senior LGBT+ champion. |
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Vice-Presidents
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Professor Dave PetleyVice-President for Research and Innovation Dave provides the strategic lead for research and innovation across the University. He is responsible for developing and delivering the University's research strategy, ensuring that the local community gains maximum benefits from research at Sheffield. Leads on: research and innovation |
Professor Wyn MorganVice-President for Education Wyn's role is to ensure excellence and innovation in teaching and learning for all students including undergraduate, postgraduate, overseas students and those studying for University of Sheffield qualifications overseas. Leads on: Learning and Teaching Strategy |
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Vice-Presidents and Heads of Faculty
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Professor Susan FitzmauriceInterim Vice-President and Head of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Professor Susan Fitzmaurice will take the lead in directing the faculty, which has over 350 staff and 3,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students. |
Professor Dame Pamela ShawVice-President and Head of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health During her eminent career Pam has supervised the research training of over 100 colleagues and generated over £52 million in research funding. In 2014, she was made a Dame in recognition of her exceptional contribution to neurosciences. |
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Professor Mike HounslowVice-President and Head of the Faculty of Engineering Mike is an enthusiastic champion of engineering as a profession and discipline and believes that the history and achievements of Sheffield – both the University and City – make it an ideal place to show why. |
Professor John DerrickActing Vice-President and Head of the Faculty of Science John graduated with a degree in Mathematics from the University of Nottingham, before taking his DPhil in Oxford. From 1990 to 2005 he worked at the University of Kent at Canterbury then moved to Sheffield in 2005. He was Head of Department in Computer Science between 2009 and 2015. In 2015 he was appointed to the post of Deputy PVC for Research and Innovation. John joined the Faculty of Science towards the end of 2017. |
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Professor Craig WatkinsInterim Vice-President and Head of the Faculty of Social Sciences Craig joined the University's Department of Town and Regional Planning in February 2004 and was promoted to Reader in September 2004. He also served as Head of Town and Regional Planning, before taking up the post of Faculty Director of Research & Innovation. |
Professional Services members
Andrew DodmanChief Operating Officer Andy leads the University's Corporate Services, which includes Human Resources; Corporate Communications; Development, Alumni Relations and Events; Global Engagement; Health and Safety; Sport Sheffield; Partnerships and Regional Engagement. |
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Helen DingleChief Financial Officer As Chief Financial Officer, Helen is responsible for developing and implementing dynamic and future-focussed financial strategies to support the University's aims, whilst maintaining sound financial oversight and administration in managing the University's financial affairs. |
Rob SykesDirector of Academic Services Rob provides overall leadership and/or coordination of a number of key professional services, namely Academic Programmes and Student Engagement (APSE), Student Support Services, English Language Teaching Centre, Student Recruitment and Admissions, Research Services, Planning and Insight, Estates and Facilities Management, Corporate Information and Computing Services, the Library and the University's Strategic Change Office. |
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Strategy and governance
Also in attendance:David Swinn Matthew Borland Nick Button |
