New man at the helm of university school

University of Sunderland have appointed a new head to take over the School of Education from next month.

Dr Duncan Cross joins the University in early May fromtheUniversityofBolton where he is Associate Professor and Head of Education. HeisalsoaVisitingProfessor at the University of Law.

Hetakesoverfrom Susan Edgar, who took early retirement towards the end of last year.

In his current role at University of Bolton Dr Cross has been lead on the Advance HE Professional Standards Frameworkandtheuniversity’steachingawardsscheme.

He said: “Sunderland has an excellent reputation for being innovators and sector leaders in education. The opportunity to work with Professor Lynne McKenna and her fantastic team was a huge attraction. The University has strong values and an excellent sense of community that made the role very attractive.”

Professor Lynne McKenna, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Society at the University, said: “I am delightedthatDuncanisjoining the Faculty of Education and Society as Head of School of Education. Duncan has a wealth of experience in Higher Education across disciplines which will enhanceourprovision in the School.

“As a National Teaching Fellow and Principal Fellow of Advance HE, Duncan’s expertise in supporting teaching and learning in national and international contexts will contribute to the strategic direction of the School of Education.”

“I’m hoping to continue the excellent work that the team have been undertaking anddevelopopportunitiesto enhance what we are doing.”