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Amanda Broderick
Amanda J Broderick is vice chancellor and president of the University of East London, chair of British Universities & Colleges Sport, and a principal fellow of the HEA, with over 15 years in board-level executive and non-executive roles.
Her previous senior leadership posts span CEO of Newcastle University London to pro vice chancellor and executive dean at the University of Salford, alongside global academic appointments in international business. Known for leading large-scale transformation and forging cross-sector partnerships, Amanda combines entrepreneurial expertise with deep knowledge of innovative educational and business models.
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Newest first, since July 2025
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The post-matrix university – trust, relevance, and the politics of plugging back in
UEL vice chancellor Amanda Broderick asks how universities can reimagine their value in a world where young people’s trust in institutions is ebbing
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Higher education leadership is at an inflection point – we must transform, or be transformed
The metrics by which higher education judges itself are out of date, argues UEL vice chancellor Amanda Broderick. It’s time to optimise for purpose, not prestige