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University think-tank million+ names UEL Vice-Chancellor as new Chair

Friday 27 April 2012

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Professor Patrick McGhee, Vice-Chancellor of the University of East London, has been elected as the new chair of university think-tank million+. Professor McGhee will take up the role from next month, replacing Professor Les Ebdon who stood down in February following his appointment as the next Director of the Office for Fair Access (Offa).

Professor McGhee said “I am delighted and honoured to have been elected as the Chair of million+. I would like to pay tribute to the work of Les Ebdon who ensured that million+ is an important and independent voice for higher education with a strong reputation for analysis and advocacy. Governments and politicians need this evidence-base if they are to maximise the potential contribution of all students and universities to society and the economy.”

He added: “This role will be particularly important over the next few years as we face the challenges of rising to meet the aspirations of millions of students and their families, the opportunities of the global demand for UK higher education and the impact of funding changes on the sector.”

 

Notes to Editors

The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.

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