Newcastle University Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Day has today taken up his post as the new Chair of the Russell Group, taking over from Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell of the University of Manchester who led the organisation over the last three years.
Professor Day has been Vice Chancellor and President of Newcastle University since 2017. Previously, he was a consultant hepatologist with an international reputation in medical research.
Speaking as he took on his new role, Professor Day identified major challenges facing the sector including cost of living difficulties for students, securing sustainable funding to support high quality teaching and making the case for the economic contribution of research-intensive universities to communities around the UK.
