Our global leadership team

Our global leadership team is the driver behind everything great we do across the world, setting strategies and goals, and working closely with key stakeholders to make sure we achieve our ambitions worldwide. Find out more about our leadership team.

Our global leadership team

Professor Tariq Ali PhD DIC CPhys FInstP FRAS

Pro-Vice Chancellor Global Engagement and Partnerships 

Tariq joined the University in September 2023. He brings a wealth of experience to his position, overseeing the development and implementation of the University’s Global Vision and Strategy, providing strategic leadership on international partnerships, and promoting educational and research excellence.

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Professor Robert Blackwood

APVC for Global Engagement and Partnerships for Humanities and Social Sciences

Robert is an expert in French sociolinguistics. He oversees doctoral research in linguistic landscape and language policy, bringing expertise from his PhD supervision work from the Middle East to his role as Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor for Humanities and Social Sciences. 

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Professor Peter McCormick

APVC for Global Engagement and Partnerships for Health and Life Sciences

With a background spanning biochemistry, biophysics, and drug discovery, Peter brings extensive experience to global partnerships. From pioneering membrane protein research in the USA to leading drug discovery programs in the UK, and conducting groundbreaking research in Spain, his career reflects a commitment to collaborative innovation and global involvement.  

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Professor Ronan McGrath

APVC for Global Engagement and Partnerships for Science and Engineering

Ronan has conducted significant research in nanoscale physics, in particular studies of quasicrystal and other complex metallic alloy surfaces. He has acquired several research grants and is part of research groups in the field. His research places him in a favourable position to utilise his expertise and networks for enhancing international collaborations and driving impactful research initiatives. 

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