The recently-installed Vice Chancellor of Oxford, Louise Richardson came from the top role at St Andrews. Known for a merciless management style north of the border, she may have to refine the soft management skills at the notoriously complicated ancient university. Already gaining a reputation for defending Oxford’s traditions of isolationaism in the sector, the TEF may prove to be a challenge for the university’s reputation as the pinnacle of excellence. Richardson is the first woman vice chancellor at Oxford, an historical gender ratio of around 1:300.
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Louise Richardson
The recently-installed Vice Chancellor of Oxford, Louise Richardson came from the top role at St Andrews. Known for a merciless management style north of the border, she may have to refine the soft management skills at the notoriously complicated ancient university. Already gaining a reputation for defending Oxford’s traditions of isolationaism in the sector, the … Continued
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