Faculty leadership
The University of Manchester is organised into three Faculties, each bringing together world-leading research, teaching and professional services communities.
These Faculties – Biology, Medicine and Health; Humanities; and Science and Engineering – are led by senior academic and professional leaders who shape strategy, drive innovation and ensure the delivery of our strategy.
Working across Schools, disciplines and partnerships, Faculty leadership teams provide direction on research excellence, student experience, social responsibility and global engagement.
Working together
Across all three Faculties, leadership teams work collaboratively to deliver excellence in research, teaching and societal impact. Supported by professional services and aligned to the University’s strategic goals, they enable interdisciplinary working and ensure that Manchester continues to address global challenges at scale.
Find out more about our Faculty leadership below.
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (BMH) is internationally recognised for its interdisciplinary approach to biomedical and health sciences, spanning discovery science through to healthcare delivery. Learn more about BMH.
Faculty Executive
- Professor Ashley Blom – Vice-President and Dean
- Professor Allan Pacey – Deputy Dean
- Andy Trafford – Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation
- Keith Brennan – Vice-Dean for Internationalisation
- Paul Dark – Vice-Dean for Health and Care Partnerships
- Natalie Gardiner – Vice-Dean for Social Responsibility
- Georgina Moulton – Interim Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students
Heads of School
- Professor Simon Hubbard – Biological Sciences
- Professor Andy Brass – Health Sciences
- Professor Tony Heagerty – Medical Sciences
Faculty of Humanities
The Faculty of Humanities brings together disciplines across business, social sciences, arts and culture, addressing global challenges and influencing policy and practice worldwide. Learn more about the Faculty of Humanities.
Faculty Executive
- Professor Fiona Devine – Vice-President and Dean
- Professor Fiona Smyth – Deputy Dean and Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students
- Professor Maggie B Gale – Vice-Dean for Research
- Professor Dimitris Papadimitriou – Vice-Dean for Social Responsibility and Inclusion
Heads of School
- Professor Ken McPhail – Alliance Manchester Business School
- Professor Thomas Schmidt – School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
- Professor Khalid Nadvi – School of Environment, Education and Development
- Professor Claire Alexander – School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Science and Engineering
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) is a large, multidisciplinary community tackling global challenges through innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, sustainability and advanced materials. Learn more about FSE.
Faculty Executive
- Professor Sarah Sharples – Vice-President and Dean
- Professor Peter Green – Deputy Dean
- Professor Lynne Bianchi – Vice-Dean for Social Responsibility, EDI and Accessibility
- Kieran Flanagan – Interim Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation
- Professor Sarah Haigh – Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation
- Professor Scott Heath – Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Student Experience
Heads of School
- Professor Sarah Cartmell – School of Engineering
- Professor Chris Hardacre – School of Natural Sciences