Professor Chris Husbands takes up new post as Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University 

Professor Chris Husbands, Director of the UCL Institute of Education (IOE) and Vice-Provost (Academic Development & London) has announced that he will be leaving UCL to take up the appointment of Vice-Chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University from January 2016. UCL President & Provost, Professor Michael Arthur, said: "Chris Husbands has shown impressive leadership and vision as Director of the Institute of Education. The IOE has been rated number one in the world for two successive years and has consistently received 'outstanding' OFSTED ratings. Chris's handling of the merger between the IOE and UCL in December 2014 was impressive and inspiring. "The merger has enhanced many areas of work undertaken by UCL and will continue to deliver significant advances in the fields of social science and education. Chris leaves the IOE in a strong position to develop its international standing as the global leader in education. His work as Vice Provost at UCL has set the foundations for the successful future delivery of major forthcoming initiatives and I am grateful for his support, guidance and advice.