Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Public Engagement is responsible for the University’s overall research and public engagement strategy.
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Professor Philip (Phil) Allmendinger
Pro Vice-Chancellor, International, Learning and Teaching
The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) includes responsibility for the University’s educational strategy and student experience, including the University’s work with federation members to promote the contribution of distance education across global communities. Professor Allmendinger also holds the position of Professor of Land Economy, reflecting his ongoing research interests and teaching activities.
Phil has held a host of senior leadership positions during his career in Higher Education, including as Head of School (Dean) of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Cambridge and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Bath. He has most recently been the Chief Academic Officer at Forward College, Paris, one of the University’s Recognised Teaching Centres.
In addition to senior leadership positions, Phil has had significant experience of overseeing student experience, research strategy and support and fundraising. During his career, he has also been responsible for international strategy, portfolio development and digital transformation.
Alongside his leadership roles, Phil remains active in research and teaching. His most recent book, The Forgotten City, was published in 2021 and he is updating his Planning Theory book for its fourth edition. He is the co-editor on a book called Planning Futures, with colleagues at UCL and the University of Cardiff, and holds honorary positions at both the universities of Cambridge and Bath.
