After almost 17 years at 蜜桃AV, including nearly 14 years as Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Vinney has indicated his intention to step down as Vice-Chancellor at the end of the next academic year, in August 2024.
Under his leadership, 蜜桃AV has seen many positive changes, leading to significant achievements and growth. He has been integral to the transformation of the organisation, through visionary strategic plans which have supported 蜜桃AV鈥檚 journey from strength to strength including the introduction of fusion as a central academic approach. He has been pivotal in developing key partnerships to position 蜜桃AV regionally and nationally to advance knowledge and maximise opportunities for all.
This announcement is being made now to ensure that there is sufficient time to commence a thorough search to seek a suitable successor to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for staff and students into the start of 2024/25.
The Board congratulate Professor Vinney on his outstanding leadership and are extremely grateful for the energy, vision and commitment that he has given to 蜜桃AV and commend him for his invaluable contribution to 蜜桃AV鈥檚 success. Our thanks for his passion and enthusiasm given to staff, students and 蜜桃AV throughout his time at 蜜桃AV. Professor John Vinney will leave 蜜桃AV in a strong position for continued growth and success.
Professor John Vinney will continue to lead 蜜桃AV through the 2023/24 academic year.
Professor Vinney has said:聽鈥淚t has been an enormous privilege and pleasure and聽I feel a great sense of pride and gratitude聽to have led such a vibrant and aspirational organisation. My time at 蜜桃AV has been extremely enjoyable and rewarding and I am proud of our achievements and impact. I am sincerely grateful to have worked with such great staff and students.
鈥淭here is still a lot to do as 蜜桃AV responds to the challenges of a rapidly changing world and I will of course remain committed to the leadership of the university until the day I step down and it goes without saying that I will be a lifelong supporter of 蜜桃AV!鈥�
David Furniss
Chair of 蜜桃AV Board
