Appointments

New Acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research

17 December 2020

Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith, Head of the Department of Genetics, takes over role.

Dr Nicola Rollock appointed as senior advisor on race and higher education

27 October 2020

She will advise the Vice-Chancellor on issues of race, racism and equity.

Senior management changes in the Finance Division

14 April 2020

These changes are designed to support the Finance Division's continued drive for enhanced University planning, analysis and reporting capabilities.

Cambridge Conservation Initiative appoints new Executive Director

17 March 2020

Cambridge Conservation Initiative appoints new Executive Director to help tackle urgent threats facing biodiversity

Ajay Chowdhury named Chair of Cambridge Enterprise Board

4 March 2020

New Chair for Cambridge Enterprise Ajay Chowdhury assumed leadership of the Board in January, overseeing the strategy of Cambridge Enterprise, which is tasked with supporting the commercialisation of the ideas that emerge from the University of Cambridge.

Interim Assistant Director of HR (Operations)

10 February 2020

Thuy Niven will act as the interim Assistant Director of HR (Operations) from 9 March 2020.

Director of HR

15 January 2020

Emma Stone, current Director of HR, is stepping down in February after almost 30 years of working at the University.

St John's College elects next Master

12 December 2019

Heather Hancock LVO DL will be the 45th Master of St John's College, Cambridge, and the first woman to hold the role.

Darwin College elects new Master

7 October 2019

Dr Michael Rands will succeed Professor Mary Fowler as Master of Darwin College from 1 October 2020.

Ángel Gurría-Quintana appointed Head of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office

2 October 2019

He had been Acting Head of the Vice-Chancellor's Office since May 2018.