Find out more about each of our Pro-Vice-Chancellors, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Associate Deans, and their leadership responsibilities.
Culture, Equality and Inclusion - Professor David Ruebain
Professor Ruebain's portfolio covers matters of equality, diversity and inclusion across the University, (although responsibilities will sometimes overlap with other Pro-Vice-Chancellors), maintaining and ensuring a positive culture and also supporting and promoting freedom of speech. The work is supported by an Inclusive Sussex Framework and supporting guidance.
Amongst other governance committees, David is a member of the University Executive Board, the University Leadership Forum, Senate and the Council’s Strategy and Performance Committee and he is Chair of the EDI Board.
Associate Deans (Culture, Equality and Inclusion)
- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine: Professor Sarah Guthrie
- Faculty of Social Sciences: Professor Tamsin Hinton-Smith
- Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities: Professor Sarah Maltby
- University of Sussex Business School: Dr Lilith Whiley
Education and Students - Professor Kate O'Riordan
Professor O'Riordan’s portfolio covers all matters relating to education and students including work across the Divisions and Faculties of the University, and partners. It draws on strong relationships with the University of Sussex Student Union. The scope of the portfolio extends to all areas of experience and outcomes for current university students, whether they are on campus or remote.
The portfolio is led by Professor O'Riordan, with the Educations and Students Leadership Team (ESLT) [PPTX 61.25KB], which brings together the Division of Student Experience (DSE), the four Faculties, the Division of Libraries, Culture and Heritage (LCH) and the Sussex School for Progressive Futures (SSPF). ESTL works to a strategic plan (Sussex 2035: Strategic Plan for Education and Student Life) and through a committee structure (University Education Committee and sub committees) and projects, including the University's Access and Participation Plan (APP).
Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellors
- Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor – Student Experience: Professor Graeme Pedlingham
- Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor – Education and Innovation: Professor Claire Smith
Associate Deans (Education and Students)
- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine: Professor Zahid Pranjol
- Faculty of Social Sciences: Professor Lara McMurty
- Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities: Dr Jason Price
- University of Sussex Business School: Dr C. Rashaad Shabab
Global and Civic Engagement - Professor Robin Banerjee
Professor Banerjee is the University’s strategic lead for global and civic engagement, establishing and strengthening institutional relationships with stakeholders and partner organisations in the local community as well as internationally.
Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor
- Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor - International: Professor Simon Thompson
Associate Deans (Global and Civic Engagement)
- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine: Professor Peter Fussey
- Faculty of Social Sciences: Professor Anke Schwittay
- Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities: Professor Ed Hughes
- University of Sussex Business School: Dr Xiaoxiang Zhang
Research and Innovation - Professor Keith Jones
Professor Jones chairs the University Research and Innovation Committee. His executive responsibilities include leading the Research and Innovation Portfolio which supports Research and Innovation activities within Sussex 2035. Professor Jones is also Chair of the Sussex Innovation Centre Board.
Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor
- Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor – Knowledge Exchange: Professor Debbie Keeling
Associate Deans for Research and Innovation
- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine: Professor Seb Oliver
- Faculty of Social Sciences: Professor Gurminder Bhambra
- Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities: Professor Sarah Sawyer
- University of Sussex Business School: Professor Adrian Smith