The
Vice-Chancellor
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and
Chief Executive
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of
Liverpool John Moores University is the main academic officer and
administrator of the university in its everyday functioning. As well as administration, the vice-chancellor represents the university within the
United Kingdom
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and abroad, ensures and takes leadership in maintaining the university's aims, as well as performing some ceremonial duties when needed. Appointment to the position is by vote of the university's board of governors, of which the vice-chancellor is an
''ex officio'' member.
The office of the vice-chancellor was created in 1992 when
Prof. Peter Toyne, CBE was appointed as the first vice-chancellor, following the creation of the
new generation university from being a polytechnic. The vice-chancellor is assisted by
Pro-Vice-Chancellors who take on some responsibility. The Executive Office of the Vice-Chancellor and executive offices of the pro-vice-chancellors are located at Egerton Court in Liverpool.
From 2011 to 2018,
Professor Nigel Weatherill was the third vice-chancellor. After his abrupt departure, the
THES reported that LJMU had declined to comment on factors behind the sudden departures of Weatherill and the university's finance director.
From 2018 Professor Mark Power acted as Interim chief-executive until Professor Ian Campbell was appointed Vice-Chancellor in 2019. In August 2021 Campbell stood down as Vice Chancellor with immediate effect with Power being appointed Interim VC.
List of vice-chancellors
See also
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Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University
The Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University is the titular head of the university who is appointed on the approval of the board of governors. The duties of the chancellor include the conferring of degrees at graduation ceremonies and bein ...
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Pro-Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University
The Pro-Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University is an academic officer at the university, acting on behalf of the Chancellor in their absence, or when the office is vacant. As Pro-Chancellor, the holder is also appointed as ''"Chairman of ...
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Liverpool John Moores University
References
External links
Office of the Vice-ChancellorLiverpool John Moores University- Official Website
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Liverpool
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