Peter John (academic)

Peter David John CBE is a British academic and educator, currently the Vice Chancellor of the University of West London. He previously served as the Pro-Vice Chancellor and the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Plymouth.[1]

Professor

Peter John

CBE
John in 2021
TitleVice Chancellor University of West London
Term2017–present

Academic career

He began his academic career in University of Reading and University of Bristol holding various positions and was awarded Guardian's most Inspiring University Leader of the year. He led the University of West London in inter alia, the Times Higher Outstanding Senior Leadership Team in 2017. He was executive and founding member of Association of Modern Universities and head of Access HE, founding member of Learning Analytics Board London and member of the Local Strategic Partnership Board for Ealing.[2]

After working in academic sectors for more than 30 years, he later joined the West London University in 2007. He holds a bachelor's degree from University of Wales, Bristol University and Jesus College but obtained his PhD from Bristol University in history and research. He also holds an honorary doctorate at the University of Plymouth. He is the patron of Ealing Music and Film Festival and a member of the Lord's Taverners. After successful publication of seven books during his career, he was the recipient of more than £3 million in funding of research.[2]

In the Queen's 2020 New Year honours, he was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services in higher education.[3]

Notes
  1. "Peter John - University of West London | Future Edtech Speaker". tmt.knect365.com. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  2. "Vice-Chancellor | University of West London". www.uwl.ac.uk. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  3. "UWL Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter John, is awarded a CBE in the New Year honours list | University of West London". www.uwl.ac.uk. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
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