Professor Raheel Nawaz
Professor Raheel Nawaz, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education and Research), University of Staffordshire
As Pro Vice Chancellor (Education and Research), Professor Raheel Nawaz leads on academic strategy, leadership, and delivery, focusing particularly on the university’s four strategic priorities of Next Generation Education, Next Generation Experience, Next Generation Environment, and Next Generation Engagement. His direct reports include the Executive Deans of academic schools, Executive Director of Curriculum and Academic Affairs, Executive Director of Student Life, and Director of Research and PGR.
Prior to assuming his current role, Professor Nawaz joined the University in 2022 as Pro Vice Chancellor (Digital Transformation) and led transformative action across the university to deliver enhanced academic experience. The impact of this work has been widely recognised as sector leading.
In past roles, Professor Nawaz has led large teaching provisions, research centres, and work-based learning divisions. He has extensive experience of establishing international research and teaching collaborations. Over the past two decades, he has worked in several leadership roles in diverse institutions including Russell Group, modern universities, and private further and higher education organisations.