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The vast majority of current UK vice-chancellors held a senior university leadership position before taking the top job, but it is those recruited from outside the sector that appear to have the greatest impact on performance, according to a new study. @patrickjack.bsky.social reports #AcademicSky
May 22, 2025, 7:58 AM
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