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Nottingham Trent University Vice-Chancellor to step down after 11 years

Nottingham Trent University’s Vice-Chancellor is leaving the role after  leading the institution for 11 years.

Professor Edward Peck CBE will step down this summer, saying “it is the right time” as the university begins a new stage of long-term planning.

He said: “When considering leadership transitions one must consider the best interests of the institution as well as the individual and as we head into our next strategic cycle of 2026-2031 it is the right time to hand this role to a new leader.”

Recruitment for a successor will begin in February, the university said.

Prof Peck has led the university to several significant awards and national rankings achievements during his tenure.

This includes being named UK ‘University of the Year’ five times in six years across different schemes including the Times Higher Education Awards in 2017 and Guardian University Awards 2019.

It also owns two Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for outstanding achievements in research awarded in 2015 and 2021.

The university is the fifth largest in the UK by student numbers, with more than 40,000 students and 4,400 staff across six campuses.

Prof Peck added: “I am very proud of all we have achieved together over the last ten years at NTU. How we have worked with regional partners, influenced national policy, supported our students to prosper and delivered great impact with our research.

“We have doubled our student numbers whilst remaining focused on exceptional student experience and support.”

Caroline Wayman, Chair of the university’s Board of Governors, said: “Following Edward’s announcement, I’d like to put on record my huge appreciation for his contribution to the development of NTU and the wider sector. Since he arrived in 2014, NTU has been transformed.

“Not only has NTU experienced considerable growth during Edward’s tenure, the outstanding quality of our teaching has been acknowledged twice in the TEF, and our world leading research performance recognised in subsequent REF outcomes. We have been awarded the accolade of University of the Year five times and have made a huge impact on the lives of our students and the communities we serve.

“Fundamentally, the culture and values of NTU are something we are all immensely proud of and Edward has truly instilled this. His leadership has been such a big part of us all being so proud to be NTU and he leaves an outstanding legacy.”