About

Heritage

From local roots to a highly regarded international institution, our history spans over 100 years.

Governance

Find out about the University's governance structure and exempt charity status.

Our values

The University's values are an integral part of our strategy and guide our decisions and how we work together.

Senior officers

Meet our senior management team responsible for the day-to-day running of the University.

Jim Bird

Information Systems Officer and Careers Assistant, Careers Centre

Jim particularly enjoys working with students on a one-to-one basis and helping them to secure job or placement offers.

Alumni profile

Laurence Nair-Price and Hayley Hadfield

Co-founders Schmoo Ltd

Laurence and Hayley tell us the secret of their success – persistence, passion for the product and being really prepared.

Professor Michael Arthur

Vice-Chancellor

DM FRCP FMedSci

Professor Michael Arthur is internationally renowned for his contribution to education and to medical research.

Since his appointment in 2004, he has galvanised the institution with the vision of a place in the world's top 50 universities by 2015 and a new strategy.

He is chair of the Russell Group and Commissioner for the US-UK Fulbright Commission.

Read the VC's Leader column in the Reporter newsletter.