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Members
Peter Judge – Chair (Independent Governor)
Roberta Blackman-Woods (Independent Governor)
Helen Fairfoul (Independent Governor)
Hassan Kajee (Independent Governor)
Professor Andy Long (Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive)
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Secretary: Georgina Bailes
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Deputy Vice Chancellor: Professor Tom Lawson
Chief Information Officer: Dr Simon Corbett
Chief People Officer: Jane Embley
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The Autumn 2025 edition of Northumbria University’s newspaper is available to read online or…
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North East Screen, in partnership with the North East Universities Screen Network (NEUSN),…
Two acclaimed art practitioners are preparing to explore how creative practice can forge connection…
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