The University of Nottingham has announced its first female vice-chancellor and president.
Professor Shearer West, lecturer of Art History, will take up the role in October this year following the retirement of Sir David Greenway.
Professor West said: “I am honoured to be appointed to the role of Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nottingham and looking forward to leading this great University.
“I am a sincere admirer of the wonderful work which Nottingham has undertaken across its faculties in the UK and overseas.”
The professor, who will be only the seventh vice-chancellor in the university’s 136-year history, added: “It will be a privilege to work with a highly-regarded international community of scholars and students, and I look forward to taking up this role at a time of both challenge and opportunity for universities.”
The new Vice-Chancellor will also work with the university’s leadership teams in the UK and with its overseas campuses, such as China and Malaysia.
President of Council, John Mills, said: “David has been a remarkable Vice-Chancellor and Shearer’s energy, drive and commitment to a collaborative spirit reflects the culture of our university and will build on his legacy.”
The university is home to 43,000 students from around the globe.
