INITIATIVES around equality, diversity and inclusion and on how education can be a catalyst for positive social impact are top of the in-tray for the University of Northampton’s new Vice Chancellor.
Professor Anne-Marie Kilday pictured above plans for the university to work with the wider community. An important task is to develop a new strategy and vision to develop the university’s full potential, she said.
Professor Kilday took up her post on August 1, succeeding former Vice Chancellor and chief executive Professor Nick Petford who stepped down in July after 12 years in post.
“Northampton is a fantastic global university in the heart of the UK,” Professor Kilday said. “I am looking forward to meeting the dedicated and brilliant staff and students who contribute so much to the university, to the wonderful town of Northampton and to wider society through their teaching, research and civic partnerships.
“My initial focus will be on leading the development and implementation of a new strategy and vision for the University of Northampton, seeking to spearhead initiatives that transform lives and inspire positive change through learning and research.”
Before joining UoN, Professor Kilday was Pro Vice Chancellor for Student Experience and University Community at Oxford Brookes University, having previously held the post of Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Transfer and Impact in 2012. This followed 12 years of progressing through various promotions from Principal Lecturer through to Dean, from initially joining Oxford Brookes as a Lecturer in Early Modern History.
She is a Professor of Criminal History and has submitted to every Research Excellence Framework since the start of her career – and plans to continue.
“I am also sincerely passionate about listening to the voice of our students, communities, academics, and stakeholders to ensure their vision and values run through the veins of the strategy. I look forward to working in collaboration with the community of Northampton to fully recognise our potential and achieve our local, national and global shared ambitions.”
