New Vice-Chancellor appointed at Middlesex University
New Vice-Chancellor appointed at Middlesex University
26/11/2019
New appointed Vice-Chancellor has extensive background in higher education and is committed to Middlesex values
Professor Nic Beech has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Middlesex University.
Professor Beech will join Middlesex from the University of Dundee where he is Vice-Principal (Provost). He takes over from Interim Vice-Chancellor, James Kennedy and will take up his post in February 2020.
Professor Beech has extensive leadership experience in higher education. He previously held the roles of Vice-Principal & Head, College of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Dundee and Vice Principal, Dean of Arts and Head of the School of Management at the University of St Andrews. He has also been the Lead Fellow of the ESRC Advanced Institute of Management and Professor of Management at the University of Strathclyde.
His research interests are in change management and leadership and the construction of identity in the music industry, health, financial services and creative industries. His research has been funded by the ESRC, AHRC, EU, NESTA and industry partners. He is co-director of InGAME, the AHRC centre for innovation in games and media enterprise and is the President of the British Academy of Management.
Professor Beech is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, the British Academy of Management, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development , the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Management and the Academy of Social Sciences.
“It is a great honour to be appointed to Middlesex University. This is an outstanding university, being ranked top university under 50 years old in the UK and leading the way in diversity and inclusion. I have been very impressed by the spirit of community and everyone’s deep commitment to making a real difference in the world.
I am delighted to be joining at an exciting time as the University shapes its future strategy, building on the strengths of the faculties, collaboration with students and excellent partnerships in London and internationally.” Professor Beech, Vice-Principal (Provost).
Professor Beech was selected for the role by a selection panel comprising independent governors, the student governor who is also the President of the Students’ Union, a staff governor and an external assessor.
“We’re delighted to welcome Professor Nic Beech to Middlesex as its new Vice-Chancellor. With his extensive career in higher education at a senior level and his commitment to Middlesex’s mission and values, I am confident Professor Beech is well placed to lead the University’s onward journey and make an important contribution to its future. Professor Beech’s tremendous breadth and depth of experience will be of huge benefit to Middlesex at what is both a challenging and exciting time for Higher Education in this country.” Geraldine Proudler, Chair of the Middlesex University Board of Governors.
New Vice-Chancellor appointed at Middlesex University
Professor Nic Beech has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Middlesex University.
Professor Beech will join Middlesex from the University of Dundee where he is Vice-Principal (Provost). He takes over from Interim Vice-Chancellor, James Kennedy and will take up his post in February 2020.
Professor Beech has extensive leadership experience in higher education. He previously held the roles of Vice-Principal & Head, College of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Dundee and Vice Principal, Dean of Arts and Head of the School of Management at the University of St Andrews. He has also been the Lead Fellow of the ESRC Advanced Institute of Management and Professor of Management at the University of Strathclyde.
His research interests are in change management and leadership and the construction of identity in the music industry, health, financial services and creative industries. His research has been funded by the ESRC, AHRC, EU, NESTA and industry partners. He is co-director of InGAME, the AHRC centre for innovation in games and media enterprise and is the President of the British Academy of Management.
Professor Beech is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, the British Academy of Management, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development , the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Management and the Academy of Social Sciences.
Professor Beech was selected for the role by a selection panel comprising independent governors, the student governor who is also the President of the Students’ Union, a staff governor and an external assessor.