India, April 16 -- Rebecca Lingwood, a higher education leader and professor of fluid dynamics, will commence the role in July 2024. She has previously held senior leadership positions at Brunel University London, and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).

Professor Lingwood was most recently Provost of Brunel University London and before that she was Vice-Principal (Student Experience, Teaching & Learning) at QMUL.

She will take over from Professor Steve Bradley who is retiring from the position this year.

Following her appointment, Professor Lingwood said: "I am thrilled to be joining Lancaster University. I look forward to meeting everyone at Lancaster and working together on the many exciting opportunities, and tackling the challe...