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Meet the leadership team dedicated to continue improving BU day by day, year on year.

Vice-Chancellor – Professor Alison Honour

Professor Alison Honour became Vice-Chancellor of BU on 2 September 2024. Alison joins from Canterbury Christ Church University with over 25 years of experience in senior leadership roles within higher education. 

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Pro Vice-Chancellor – Education and Quality – Professor Keith Phalp

As Pro Vice-Chancellor – Education and Quality, Professor Phalp provides strategic leadership for the continued development of a culture of high performing and high-quality education at ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥. He ensures the maintenance and enhancement of academic standards and student academic outcomes.

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Pro Vice-Chancellor – Student Experience – Dr Shelley Thompson

As Pro-Vice Chancellor – Student Experience, Dr Thompson provides leadership and policy direction for the development, communication, delivery and review of BU’s student experience strategies.

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Interim Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor – Research and Knowledge Exchange – Professor Sarah Bate

As Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor – Research and Knowledge Exchange, Professor Bate provides strategic leadership for the development and delivery of research and knowledge exchange, which includes engagement with business and professional practice.

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Finance Director – Susie Reynell

Susie Reynell is our Finance Director, with responsibility for developing BU’s financial strategy, both from an operational and strategic approach.

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Human Resources Director – Karen Parker

Karen is our Human Resources Director, with responsibility for leading and delivering the people strategy and leading the HR, Organisational Development and Health Safety and Wellbeing team.

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