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Heriot-Watt University leadership appointment

Overview

Heriot-Watt University has appointed Professor Nola Hewitt-Dundas as its new Principal and Vice-Chancellor. This appointment is a historic milestone for the institution, as she is the first woman to hold the position.

An expert in innovation and science policy, Hewitt-Dundas joins the university from Queen’s University Belfast, where she served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor. Bruce Pritchard, Chair of Court at Heriot-Watt University, noted her distinguished research record and ability to translate academic ideas into societal benefits.

Her leadership begins as the university prepares to launch ‘Strategy 2035’ in October, a decadal plan intended to define the institution’s research ambitions, social impact, and future direction.

Entities

Bruce Pritchard · Queen’s University Belfast · Nola Hewitt-Dundas · Heriot-Watt University

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Heriot-Watt University appoints Nola Hewitt-Dundas as Principal

    Professor Nola Hewitt-Dundas has become the first female Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, leading the institution as it prepares to launch its Strategy 2035.

  2. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Heriot-Watt University appoints Nola Hewitt-Dundas as Principal

    Professor Nola Hewitt-Dundas has been appointed as the first female Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, leading the institution ahead of its Strategy 2035 launch.

Sources

bizpreneurme.com · education-uae.com · leaders-mena.com · theyoungvision.com