The new Vice Chancellor of Cardiff University has been announced as Professor Colin Riordan.
Dr David Grant, Cardiff University’s current Vice Chancellor is due to retire from office in time for September 1 2012 when Professor Riordan takes over. Before he embarks upon his new role in Cardiff he currently remains the Vice Chancellor at the University of Essex.
The Chair of Cardiff University’s Council has stated: “When appointing a new Vice-Chancellor we set ourselves an ambitious task: to appoint a person with academic standing, a commitment to high-quality teaching and someone with a clear view of the contribution that Cardiff University makes to Wales, the UK and internationally.”
Professor Riordan has had a number of significant roles within the higher education sector. The Higher Education Funding Council for England saw him Chair the 2009 enquiry into teaching quality; he has been involved in the Edge Foundation and the Equality Challenge Unit. He is also a board member of Universities UK, Chairs the Board of University Campus Suffolk and Chairs the International and European Policy Network of Universities UK.
The Chair of Cardiff University’s Council added, “In Professor Riordan we have found that person. As well as his outstanding leadership and management skills, he has a proven understanding of research, the teaching needs of students and of the wider contribution of higher education to society as well as the international context in which universities operate.”
Professor Riordan commentated on his new position, “I feel very privileged to be given the opportunity to lead Cardiff University and build on the outstanding achievements of Dr David Grant and all his colleagues in the University.
“This is a very challenging time in the development of higher education. However, as Wales’s leading University, Cardiff is well placed to play a significant role in the future landscape upon which so much depends.
Dr Wendy Piatt, Director of the Russell Group expressed that they were “delighted” to hear of Professor Riordan’s appointment.
Welsh Assembly Government Education Minister, Leighton Andrews AM has also commented on the appointment, “”I would like to extend a welcome to Professor Riordan who will return to Wales after a successful career leading Essex University and playing a significant part in national developments in England. I have no doubt that Professor Riordan will make a significant contribution to the growth and development of the sector in this important time of change.
Professor Riordan has stated, “The University’s achievements and ambition ensure that it will remain one of the top research-intensive universities, offering high quality academic and professional education to a diverse range of home and international students.
“I very much look forward to joining Cardiff University in 2012.”
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Dr David Grant, Cardiff University’s current Vice Chancellor is due to retire from office in time for September 1 2012 when Professor Riordan takes over. Before he embarks upon his new role in Cardiff he currently remains the Vice Chancellor at the University of Essex.
The Chair of Cardiff University’s Council has stated: “When appointing a new Vice-Chancellor we set ourselves an ambitious task: to appoint a person with academic standing, a commitment to high-quality teaching and someone with a clear view of the contribution that Cardiff University makes to Wales, the UK and internationally.”
Professor Riordan has had a number of significant roles within the higher education sector. The Higher Education Funding Council for England saw him Chair the 2009 enquiry into teaching quality; he has been involved in the Edge Foundation and the Equality Challenge Unit. He is also a board member of Universities UK, Chairs the Board of University Campus Suffolk and Chairs the International and European Policy Network of Universities UK.
The Chair of Cardiff University’s Council added, “In Professor Riordan we have found that person. As well as his outstanding leadership and management skills, he has a proven understanding of research, the teaching needs of students and of the wider contribution of higher education to society as well as the international context in which universities operate.”
Professor Riordan commentated on his new position, “I feel very privileged to be given the opportunity to lead Cardiff University and build on the outstanding achievements of Dr David Grant and all his colleagues in the University.
“This is a very challenging time in the development of higher education. However, as Wales’s leading University, Cardiff is well placed to play a significant role in the future landscape upon which so much depends.
Dr Wendy Piatt, Director of the Russell Group expressed that they were “delighted” to hear of Professor Riordan’s appointment.
Welsh Assembly Government Education Minister, Leighton Andrews AM has also commented on the appointment, “”I would like to extend a welcome to Professor Riordan who will return to Wales after a successful career leading Essex University and playing a significant part in national developments in England. I have no doubt that Professor Riordan will make a significant contribution to the growth and development of the sector in this important time of change.
Professor Riordan has stated, “The University’s achievements and ambition ensure that it will remain one of the top research-intensive universities, offering high quality academic and professional education to a diverse range of home and international students.
“I very much look forward to joining Cardiff University in 2012.”
News By:
gairrhydd.com
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