Professor Francis Campbell, the Vice-Chancellor of St Mary’s University, Twickenham, has announced that he is to step down in 2020.
Professor Campbell, who was appointed in 2013, will leave the University to take up the role of Vice-Chancellor at The University of Notre Dame Australia, which has campuses in Sydney and Fremantle, near Perth, in Western Australia.
The Board of Governors at St Mary’s will meet in due course to discuss details for the appointment of the new Vice Chancellor.
Professor Campbell thanked the students, staff, governors and wider University community for their support and encouragement.
“St Mary’s is such a special community to be part of and the journey we have undertaken, at a time of significant change and flux in the sector with its challenges and opportunities, has been hugely encouraging. I have no doubt that St Mary’s will continue to develop and grow stronger and to raise its profile at home and abroad,” he said.
During his five-year tenure St Mary’s rose to its highest position in the Sunday Times Good University Guide, to 12th best in London and 77th nationally, a rise of 22 places from the table published in 2017.
Chair of St Mary’s University’s Board of Governors, Bishop Richard Moth, said: “While we all wish Francis well for the future, it is with great regret that we see him leave.”
“During his five years at St Mary’s, he has led the transformation of the University on numerous fronts, in line with our Vision 2025 strategy. Among the many achievements under his leadership, I would particularly highlight the historic gains in league table rankings, retaining Ofsted Outstanding and being awarded TEF Silver status. Francis’ leadership, alongside the work of all our St Mary’s colleagues, has helped place the University on a more sustainable foundation in this challenging higher education context.”
Professor Campbell’s tenure as Vice-Chancellor has also seen the University rank amongst the top nationally and the highest in London for Student Satisfaction, achieve TEF Silver status and retain its Ofsted Outstanding rating.
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