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Our people

Introduction

The success of UWL is built by our people: our students, staff and alumni.

We are proud to be supported by the extensive business, education and philanthropic experience of our Chancellor.

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The Chancellor

  • Laurence Geller wears a dark suit and a pink tie and is smiling directly at the camera

    Laurence Geller CBE

    Chancellor

    Laurence Geller was installed as the Chancellor of the University of West London in May 2011. As Chairman of Geller Investment Co LLC and an alumnus of University of West London, Laurence has over 45 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He also has a long-held association with University of West London, having graduated from the School of Hotel Management and Catering at the institution when it was Ealing Technical College.

    Laurence Geller was installed as the Chancellor of the University of West London in May 2011. As Chairman of Geller Investment Co LLC and an alumnus of University of West London, Laurence has over 45 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He also has a long-held association with University of West London, having graduated from the School of Hotel Management and Catering at the institution when it was Ealing Technical College.

Pro Chancellor

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    Jennifer Bernard

    Pro Chancellor

    Jennifer took on the role of Pro Chancellor of the University on 1 August 2023.  She was appointed to the Board of Governors on 1 April 2012 and became Chair in 2018.  

    She is chair of Rightsnet, the national welfare rights service and go,integers in her local library. 

    Jennifer has spent her working life in health, social care and education. 

    Jennifer took on the role of Pro Chancellor of the University on 1 August 2023.  She was appointed to the Board of Governors on 1 April 2012 and became Chair in 2018.  

    She is chair of Rightsnet, the national welfare rights service and go,integers in her local library. 

    Jennifer has spent her working life in health, social care and education. 

Vice-Chancellor and President

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    Professor Peter John CBE

    Vice-Chancellor and President

    Professor Peter John was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s 2020 New Year honours list for his outstanding work and service to higher education. Professor John has worked in the sector for more than 30 years and joined the University of West London in late 2007.

    Professor Peter John was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s 2020 New Year honours list for his outstanding work and service to higher education. Professor John has worked in the sector for more than 30 years and joined the University of West London in late 2007.

Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost

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    Professor Anthony Woodman

    Provost and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor

    Professor Woodman is Provost and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor with a remit to drive research, enterprise, innovation and external engagement across the University.

    Until 2007 Professor Woodman was Professor of Translation Medicine at Cranfield University, prior to becoming chief executive of ICRI Global Research; a privately owned knowledge-based organisation providing support and training in clinical drug development in India, Singapore and the UK. Anthony joined the University of West London in October 2011.

    Professor Woodman is Provost and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor with a remit to drive research, enterprise, innovation and external engagement across the University.

    Until 2007 Professor Woodman was Professor of Translation Medicine at Cranfield University, prior to becoming chief executive of ICRI Global Research; a privately owned knowledge-based organisation providing support and training in clinical drug development in India, Singapore and the UK. Anthony joined the University of West London in October 2011.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience)

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    Sara Raybould

    Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience)

    Sara Raybould is Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience). Previously Sara was Director of the London College of Music from July 2012, after two years as Acting Head and four years in the role of Deputy Head and Director of Studies.

    Sara Raybould is Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience). Previously Sara was Director of the London College of Music from July 2012, after two years as Acting Head and four years in the role of Deputy Head and Director of Studies.

Pro Vice-Chancellors

Vice Chancellor's Executive

The main function of the Vice Chancellor's Executive is to advise and support the Vice Chancellor in fulfilling his responsibilities to the University. These responsibilities include:

  • making proposals to the Board of Governors on the educational character and mission of the University
  • organisation, direction, and management of the University and leadership of its staff
  • pay and conditions of service of all staff
  • assignment and appraisal of senior staff
  • determination of the University’s academic activities
  • preparation of the annual estimates of income and expenditure and the management of budget and resources
  • maintenance of student discipline.

The VCE, which meets weekly, consists of:

Heads of Professional Service Departments

  • Nicola Conway, Director of Development and Alumni Relations
  • Ricky Sehgal, Head of Academic Administration
  • Dr Jessica Frye, Head of Teaching Excellence and of the Centre for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT)
  • Paul Dawson, Academic Registrar
  • Kevin West, Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development
  • Trinh Huynh, University Solicitor and Head of Legal Services
  • Tracy McAuliffe, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor Student Affairs
  • Mary McCrindle, ​Director of Global Partnerships
  • Andrea Moran, Director of Marketing, Recruitment and Communications
  • Davina Omar, Director of Library Services
  • Janet Rowson, Director of Apprenticeships
  • Stephen Scott, Director of Academic Quality and Standards and Head of the Global Partnerships Office
  • Dr Konstantinos Tzortzis, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Strategy, Performance and Analytics) and Director of Strategic Planning and Data Services
  • Suraj Uturaju, Director of IT Services
  • Claire Willitts, Executive Director of Property and Environment

Heads of Schools

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