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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.

Lynn Hill*

Chief Operating Officer

Email: [email protected]

Lynn Hill biography
A headshot of Lynn Hill

Professor George Talbot*

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Dean of Arts and Sciences 

Email: [email protected]

Professor George Talbot biography
George Talbot

Dr Jo Wright

Chief Governance Officer

Email: [email protected]

Dr Jo Wright biography
Dr Jo Wright stands in front of windows and smiles at the camera

Colin Johnson

Interim Dean of Health, Social Care and Medicine

Email: [email protected]

Colin Johnson

Dr Helen O’Keefe

Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Education 

Email: [email protected]

Dr Helen O’Keefe biography
Dr Helen O'Keeffe

* Lynn Hill and Professor George Talbot are currently managing Vice-Chancellor responsibilities

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 Abigail Moriarty biography
Landscape photo of Abigail Moriarty standing in front of a window looking straight at camera smiling, wearing a maroon turtleneck jumper.

Professor Kurt Allman

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Business Development and External Engagement)

Professor Kurt Allman biography
Professor Kurt Allman sits on steps, leans his arms on his knees and smiles the camera.

Senior Leadership

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