Shearer West is the CEO of University of Leeds. West is based in the United Kingdom. West was born in 1960 and educated at College of William & Mary and University of St Andrews.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Shearer West's leadership at the University of Leeds, including international partnerships and research collaborations with institutions in Delhi and Hamburg, as well as initiatives around the university's textiles heritage. Coverage has also tracked West's transition from the University of Nottingham to the University of Leeds role, along with commentary on higher education policy matters including branch campuses and funding.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1960
- Education
- College of William & Mary, University of St Andrews
- Awards
- Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
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In the News
12 stories- yorkshirepost.co.uk·
'This goes right back to the origins of the university': Textiles heritage gets Royal approval
- University of Leeds·
Working together for the region
- University of Leeds·
Teenagers turn detectives on campus
- The PIE News·
Leeds VC Shearer West on branch campuses, HE levy, and UK-India research
- aninews.in·
Delhi University signs MoU with University of Leeds to promote research collaboration and student exchange
- University of Leeds·
World universities come together
- Universität Hamburg·
The Universities of Leeds and Hamburg Expand Cooperation : Newsroom
- thetab.com·
The extortionate amounts of money Russell Group uni vice-chancellors spent on trips last year
- thetab.com·
University of Leeds appoints new vice-chancellor and president
- BBC·
Nottingham university's first female vice-chancellor to step down
- Times Higher Education·
Shearer West to swap Nottingham for Leeds as vice-chancellor
- University of Nottingham·
Student news - Important update from University Council
Shearer West: FAQ
- What company does Shearer West lead?
- Shearer West is CEO of University of Leeds.
- Where was Shearer West educated?
- Shearer West studied at College of William & Mary, University of St Andrews.