IOM3 Fellow announced as new Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Northumbria University

Professor Andrew Long FREng FIMMM will take up the role as Northumbria University’s fifth Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive on 1 August 2022.

Professor Long has a BSc in Applied Mathematics from the University of Warwick, an MSc in Computer Integrated Engineering from Loughborough University, UK, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nottingham. He is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of IOM3, the Royal Academy of Engineering, Institution of Mechanical Engineers. He was awarded the IOM3 Leslie Holliday Prize in 2020.

Andrew studied and worked at the University of Nottingham since 1990. Appointed as Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor in 2018, he has held a wide range of responsibilities, including delivery of the University’s new strategy, oversight of planning and resources allocation, and the development of its new Castle Meadow campus. 

Professor Long is recognised internationally as a leading researcher for polymer composite materials with applications in the aerospace, automotive and renewable energy sectors.

Commenting on his appointment, Professor Long said, ‘I am absolutely delighted to take up the role of Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive and cannot wait to join Northumbria’s community. It is clear that the staff and students have a passion that I share for excellence in research, teaching and learning and I hope to build on the achievements of Professor Wathey over his many years in the role. I look forward to getting to know my new colleagues and Northumbria’s students, as well as working and living in the vibrant city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.’