Faculty leadership

糖心Vlog官方 is organised into three Faculties, each bringing together world-leading research, teaching and professional services communities.

These Faculties – Biology, Medicine and Health; Humanities; and Science and Engineering – are led by senior academic and professional leaders who shape strategy, drive innovation and ensure the delivery of our strategy.

Working across Schools, disciplines and partnerships, Faculty leadership teams provide direction on research excellence, student experience, social responsibility and global engagement.

Working together

Across all three Faculties, leadership teams work collaboratively to deliver excellence in research, teaching and societal impact. Supported by professional services and aligned to the University’s strategic goals, they enable interdisciplinary working and ensure that Manchester continues to address global challenges at scale.

Find out more about our Faculty leadership below.

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (BMH) is internationally recognised for its interdisciplinary approach to biomedical and health sciences, spanning discovery science through to healthcare delivery. .

Faculty Executive

  • Professor Ashley Blom – Vice-President and Dean
  • Professor Allan Pacey – Deputy Dean
  • Professor Andy Trafford – Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation
  • Professor Keith Brennan – Vice-Dean for Internationalisation
  • Professor Paul Dark – Vice-Dean for Health and Care Partnerships
  • Professor Natalie Gardiner – Vice-Dean for Social Responsibility
  • Professor Georgina Moulton – Interim Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students
  • Elizabeth Micakovic – Executive Director of Faculty Operations
  • Matt Crofts – Head of Planning, Compliance and Governance
  • Philippa Woods – Head of Faculty Finance
  • Stephen Johnston – Lead People Partner

Heads of School

  • Professor Simon Hubbard – Biological Sciences
  • Professor Andy Brass – Health Sciences
  • Professor Tony Heagerty – Medical Sciences

Faculty of Humanities

The Faculty of Humanities brings together disciplines across business, social sciences, arts and culture, addressing global challenges and influencing policy and practice worldwide. .

Faculty Executive

  • Professor Fiona Devine – Vice-President and Dean
  • Professor Fiona Smyth – Deputy Dean and Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students
  • Professor Maggie Smith – Vice-Dean for Research
  • Professor Dimitris Papadimitriou – Vice-Dean for Social Responsibility and Inclusion
  • Emma Rose – Interim Executive Director of Faculty Operations
  • Vicky Skinner – Director of Faculty Finance
  • Kathryn Howard – Head of Faculty Marketing, Communications and Recruitment
  • Rosie Haynes – Head of Faculty Planning, Governance and Compliance
  • Suzanne Cotterill – Lead People Partner, Academic

Heads of School

  • Professor Ken McPhail – Alliance Manchester Business School
  • Professor Thomas Schmidt – School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
  • Professor Khalid Nadvi – School of Environment, Education and Development
  • Professor Claire Alexander – School of Social Sciences

Faculty of Science and Engineering

The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) is a large, multidisciplinary community tackling global challenges through innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, sustainability and advanced materials. .

Faculty Executive

  • Professor Sarah Sharples – Vice-President and Dean
  • Professor Peter Green – Deputy Dean
  • Professor Lynne Bianchi – Vice-Dean for Social Responsibility, EDI and Accessibility
  • Professor Kieran Flanagan – Interim Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation
  • Professor Sarah Haigh – Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation
  • Professor Scott Heath – Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Student Experience

Heads of School

  • Professor Sarah Cartmell – School of Engineering
  • Professor Chris Hardacre – School of Natural Sciences