Society of Black Academics (SBA)

We congratulate Ade Adepitan MBE on his appointment as the new Chancellor of Birmingham City University. The television presenter, journalist, disability advocate, and Paralympic champion, who was part of the Great Britain wheelchair basketball team that secured bronze at the 2004 Athens Games, will assume his new role at the end of 2024, succeeding Sir Lenny Henry. Ade Adepitan MBE said: "It’s an honour to be taking over from the legendary Sir Lenny Henry, who has always been a hero of mine. I’m extremely passionate about the power of education to uplift people from working class backgrounds and minority groups, so this feels like a dream appointment. I’m also looking forward to becoming fluent in Brummie before the end of my tenure.” The Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University, Professor David Mba, FREng PFHEA said: “Anyone who has ever met Ade will see his enormous passion for education and for inclusion. This is a brilliant appointment for BCU. With our shared values, vision and dynamism, I am looking forward to working with him, the board, and the rest of the University’s leadership team to make BCU a place where everyone can thrive.” Anita Bhalla, Chair of Birmingham City University’s Board of Governors, said: “It was always going to be a challenge to replace Sir Lenny, who has been such a wonderful and charismatic Chancellor for BCU. Fantastically with Ade, we believe we've made the perfect choice. We wish Ade Adepitan MBE success in his new role. Congratulations! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e89BMKGR #Black #Success #Chancellor #BCU

Professor Robert Mokaya, The University of Sheffield provost discusses the future of diversity initiatives, the importance of free movement of scholars and why he is missing from sector statistics. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eUyPmEkN

Join us two weeks today for this open forum and panel discussion that aims to explore the experience of Black professors in the mid-stage of their careers and discuss why there are so few UK Black Professors, why we're still having to spotlight this question and what can we do about it? This discussion will commence the second phase of our collaborative research project with the GatenbySanderson and Higher Education Policy Institute and we encourage you to join us, ask questions of our esteemed panellists and share your own experiences, thereby contributing to our next report in the series which will be published in early 2025. 📅 Thu, 07 Nov 🕣 12:00 - 13:00 GMT 💻 Online Register here ➡ https://lnkd.in/einwjS4J Panellists: Becca Franssen, PhD | Partner, GatenbySanderson Professor Udy Archibong MBE | Pro Vice-Chancellor [EDI], University of Bradford Dr. Ade Oyedijo | Founder and Director, Society of Black Academics (SBA) Dr. Opeoluwa Aiyenitaju Aiyenitaju | Education Manager, Society of Black Academics (SBA) Josh Freeman | Policy Manager, Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) You can read the first report 'Unblocking the Pipeline: Supporting the Retention, Progression and Promotion of Black Early-Career Academics' here: https://lnkd.in/emepqHju #EDI #DEI #Diversity #Inclusion #BlackAcademics #BlackProfessors #HE #HigherEducation

Join us two weeks today for this open forum and panel discussion that aims to explore the experience of Black professors in the mid-stage of their careers and discuss why there are so few UK Black Professors, why we're still having to spotlight this question and what can we do about it? This discussion will commence the second phase of our collaborative research project with the Higher Education Policy Institute and Society of Black Academics (SBA) and we encourage you to join us, ask questions of our esteemed panellists and share your own experiences, thereby contributing to our next report in the series which will be published in early 2025. 📅 Thu, 07 Nov 🕣 12:00 - 13:00 GMT 💻 Online Register here ➡ https://lnkd.in/einwjS4J Panellists: Becca Franssen, PhD | Partner, GatenbySanderson Professor Udy Archibong MBE | Pro Vice-Chancellor [EDI], University of Bradford Dr Adegboyega Oyedijo | Founder and Director, Society of Black Academics (SBA) Dr. Opeoluwa Aiyenitaju | Education Manager, Society of Black Academics (SBA) Josh Freeman | Policy Manager, Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) #EDI #DEI #Diversity #Inclusion #BlackAcademics #BlackProfessors #HE #HigherEducation

De Montfort University is seeking an outstanding leader to appoint as the next Pro Vice-Chancellor/Dean for the Faculty of Business & Law (BAL). Located in the heart of De Montfort University’s city centre campus in Leicester, the Faculty of Business and Law (BAL) is a thriving and diverse academic community. Based in the state-of-the-art £35 million Hugh Aston building, the faculty is home to over 6,000 students representing more than 100 nationalities. Our commitment to inclusivity and support extends to students from diverse local, regional, national, and international backgrounds. The faculty offers world-class facilities, including a mock courtroom, cutting-edge computer laboratories, a newly refurbished trading floor, and modern study and breakout areas. We maintain strong professional links with leading bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing, and CIPD, providing students with significant exemptions and recognition across a broad spectrum of professional courses. The Role: The Dean will be responsible for the strategic direction and operational performance of the Faculty of Business & Law, aligning with DMU’s Empowering University strategy. You will lead faculty teams to deliver outstanding teaching and research outcomes while ensuring an inclusive and engaging environment for both staff and students. Key responsibilities include managing faculty resources, driving forward the student experience, and enhancing employability through our innovative block-taught curriculum that promotes inclusion and meets industry needs. As Pro Vice-Chancellor, you will also hold an agreed cross-institutional leadership role, contributing to the broader vision of the university. The role is a key member of the University Leadership Board and will advance DMU’s reputation through external works. For an informal conversation about the role please contact the team at GatenbySanderson via email dmu-fbl@gatenbysanderson.com To view the job description and person specification, please scroll to the bottom of the page, tick to agree to the privacy policy, then click 'Continue to full details'. Closing date - Sunday 17th November 2024 Preliminary interviews - w/c 2nd December 2024 Final panel - Monday 13th January 2025 See link for more details: https://lnkd.in/eFa7c2MJ

We are delighted that Elhadj As Sy has been appointed as the first Chancellor at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Speaking on his appointment, As said: "It is unacceptable that tropical diseases continue to be paired with neglect. LSTM answers that call with education and research to save lives and alleviate suffering among the most vulnerable and hardest to reach, and I am honoured and highly committed to serve as its inaugural Chancellor." The Vice-Chancellor of LSTM, Professor David Lalloo said: " [As] brings a long-standing commitment to global health and humanitarian aid which aligns with our own mission, and his experience and values reflect our values and dedication to equitable partnerships, diversity and inclusion. I look forward to working with As over the coming years to drive LSTM's mission forward. " We are thrilled to have assisted LSTM with this appointment. We wish As all the best as he helps LSTM to drive their mission forward. If you would like to explore with us how executive search can support the current leadership priorities and challenges in your organisation, get in touch at info@gatenbysanderson.com #HELeaders #HigherEducation #Chancellor #HigherEducationLeadership

De Montfort University is seeking an outstanding leader to appoint as the next Pro Vice-Chancellor/Dean for the Faculty of Business & Law (BAL). Located in the heart of De Montfort University’s city centre campus in Leicester, the Faculty of Business and Law (BAL) is a thriving and diverse academic community. Based in the state-of-the-art £35 million Hugh Aston building, the faculty is home to over 6,000 students representing more than 100 nationalities. Our commitment to inclusivity and support extends to students from diverse local, regional, national, and international backgrounds. The faculty offers world-class facilities, including a mock courtroom, cutting-edge computer laboratories, a newly refurbished trading floor, and modern study and breakout areas. We maintain strong professional links with leading bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, CIM, and CIPD, providing students with significant exemptions and recognition across a broad spectrum of professional courses. The Role: The Dean will be responsible for the strategic direction and operational performance of the Faculty of Business & Law, aligning with DMU’s Empowering University strategy. You will lead faculty teams to deliver outstanding teaching and research outcomes while ensuring an inclusive and engaging environment for both staff and students. Key responsibilities include managing faculty resources, driving forward the student experience, and enhancing employability through our innovative block-taught curriculum that promotes inclusion and meets industry needs. As Pro Vice-Chancellor, you will also hold an agreed cross-institutional leadership role, contributing to the broader vision of the university. The role is a key member of the University Leadership Board and will advance DMU’s reputation through external works. For an informal conversation about the role please contact the team at GatenbySanderson via email dmu-fbl@gatenbysanderson.com To view the job description and person specification, please scroll to the bottom of the page, tick to agree to the privacy policy, then click 'Continue to full details'. Closing date - Sunday 17th November 2024 Preliminary interviews - w/c 2nd December 2024 Final panel - Monday 13th January 2025 See link for more details: https://lnkd.in/eFa7c2MJ

De Montfort University is seeking an outstanding leader to appoint as the next Pro Vice-Chancellor/Dean for the Faculty of Business & Law (BAL). Located in the heart of De Montfort University’s city centre campus in Leicester, the Faculty of Business and Law (BAL) is a thriving and diverse academic community. Based in the state-of-the-art £35 million Hugh Aston building, the faculty is home to over 6,000 students representing more than 100 nationalities. Our commitment to inclusivity and support extends to students from diverse local, regional, national, and international backgrounds. The faculty offers world-class facilities, including a mock courtroom, cutting-edge computer laboratories, a newly refurbished trading floor, and modern study and breakout areas. We maintain strong professional links with leading bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, CIM, and CIPD, providing students with significant exemptions and recognition across a broad spectrum of professional courses. The Role: The Dean will be responsible for the strategic direction and operational performance of the Faculty of Business & Law, aligning with DMU’s Empowering University strategy. You will lead faculty teams to deliver outstanding teaching and research outcomes while ensuring an inclusive and engaging environment for both staff and students. Key responsibilities include managing faculty resources, driving forward the student experience, and enhancing employability through our innovative block-taught curriculum that promotes inclusion and meets industry needs. As Pro Vice-Chancellor, you will also hold an agreed cross-institutional leadership role, contributing to the broader vision of the university. The role is a key member of the University Leadership Board and will advance DMU’s reputation through external works. For an informal conversation about the role please contact the team at GatenbySanderson via email dmu-fbl@gatenbysanderson.com To view the job description and person specification, please scroll to the bottom of the page, tick to agree to the privacy policy, then click 'Continue to full details'. Closing date - Sunday 17th November 2024 Preliminary interviews - w/c 2nd December 2024 Final panel - Monday 13th January 2025 See link for more details: https://lnkd.in/eFa7c2MJ

Vacancy closing on Friday! The Open University is recruiting for an Executive Dean, Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The candidate will be enabling the university’s strategic mission by taking the lead in defining the future of The Open University and helping lead the institution through a period of profound change and development. As the Executive Dean of STEM, you’ll be accountable for the strategic leadership and management of the Faculty. The successful candidate will be appointed to a permanent substantive role in the Faculty and seconded to the Executive Dean position. The appointment period for the Executive Dean position is for a maximum of five years, with possible reappointment for a further two years subject to the agreement of the Executive Dean and the Vice-Chancellor. The Executive Dean has responsibility for the strategic leadership and management of the Faculty. They are the chief academic officer and, as head of a significant business unit, are accountable to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in respect of its overall management and financial performance. The Executive Dean is a member of the Vice-Chancellor’s Executive Team (VCE), contributing to the University’s strategic direction and leading its implementation in the Faculty. They are also a member of VCE-Academic, the executive management group that ensures alignment between academic strategy and implementation. They therefore play a pivotal role in the management and governance of the University. It is the responsibility of the Executive Dean to ensure that the Faculty provides high quality and innovative courses and teaching, an excellent student experience, and research and knowledge exchange managed to high standards of quality and sustainability. The Executive Dean represents the Faculty both within the University and externally. They provide academic and business leadership within the Faculty, ensuring alignment between the Faculty and wider University in the development and implementation of strategy and policy. If you have vision, passion, creativity and determination to make a difference, we want to hear from you. This is a key appointment for us, and it will be for you – so we will invest time with candidates to get to know you and to give you the chance to get to know us. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates who have the vision and experience to lead a high-performing team in an outstanding institution. For further information please visit the website we have put together for this role by clicking https://lnkd.in/ekf6fghY If you need further clarifications, please contact our advisors at GatenbySanderson - Jess Wood or Julia Roberts on ouexecdeanstem@gatenbysanderson.com. Closing date: Friday 18th October 18:00hrs James L.

We congratulate Advocate Bience Gawanas, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, on her appointment as the new Chancellor of The University of Warwick. Advocate Bience Gawanas is a Namibian Lawyer, Diplomat, and Social Justice Advocate. She was a former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations. She served as Special Adviser on Africa for the United Nations from 2018 to 2020. She was Commissioner for Social Affairs at the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government, from 2002 to 2012. She also served as a Commissioner on the Public Service Commission in Namibia from 1991 to 1996, and an Ombudswoman in the Namibian Government from 1996 to 2003. She has also been a Lecturer in Gender Law at the University of Namibia, Director of the Board of the Central Bank of Namibia, and involved in many non-governmental organizations including Secretary-General of the Namibian National Women's Organization and patron of Namibian Federation of Persons with Disabilities. As Chairperson of the Law Reform Commission she oversaw the passage of the Married Persons' Equality Act. With her role commencing in January 2025, Bience will serve as the ceremonial head of the University of Warwick, presiding over major events, including graduation ceremonies, and acting as an ambassador for Warwick's principles of academic excellence, diversity, and social impact. Commenting on the appointment, Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of Warwick said: "Bience brings a wealth of international experience and a deep commitment to education and global development. “Her leadership on the world stage, particularly in promoting equality and opportunity, aligns perfectly with Warwick’s mission to inspire and nurture the next generation of leaders. “This, combined with her own personal story and career as a Warwick alumna makes her the perfect candidate to be our next Chancellor. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Warwick community." Congratulations, Bience Gawanas on your role as the new Chancellor of The University of Warwick. We wish you a successful term! Read more: https://bit.ly/3Yl5iKX #black #women #success #chancellor