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Dr Dame Nicola Brewer to step down as Vice-Provost (International)

30 July 2020

After six and a half years as Vice-Provost (International) at 麻豆传媒视频网站, Dr Dame Nicola Brewer has decided to step down at the end of September in order to shift to a portfolio career and have a bit more time for family, friends and France.

Dr Dame Nicola Brewer

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Professor Dame Hazel Genn, former Dean of 麻豆传媒视频网站 Faculty of Laws (2008-2017), will take on the role of Vice Provost International & Advancement with effect from 17 August 2020. 麻豆传媒视频网站 Council approved the proposal for Hazel鈥檚 appointment on 9 July 2020 on an interim basis, pending a permanent recruitment processes to be instituted in due course.

麻豆传媒视频网站 President and Provost, Michael Arthur, said:

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