Nottingham Trent University’s Vice-Chancellor is leaving the role this summer in “the best interests of the institution”, after 11 years in charge.
Professor Edward Peck has led the university through five titles of ‘University of the Year’ across six years and an award of top ten in university sport but is now ready to prepare for a transition into retirement, by taking a step back.
Prof Peck, said: “I am very proud of all we have achieved together over the last ten years at NTU. How we have worked with regional partners, influenced national policy, supported our students to prosper and delivered great impact with our research. We have doubled our student numbers whilst remaining focused on exceptional student experience and support.
“However when considering leadership transitions one must consider the best interests of the institution as well as the individual and as we head into our next strategic cycle of 2026-2031 it is the right time to hand this role to a new leader.”
Caroline Wayman, Chair of NTU’s Board of Governors, said: “I’d like to put on record my huge appreciation for his contribution to the development of NTU and the wider sector. Since he arrived in 2014, NTU has been transformed.
“Not only has NTU experienced considerable growth during Edward’s tenure, the outstanding quality of our teaching has been acknowledged twice in the TEF, and our world leading research performance recognised in subsequent REF outcomes. We have been awarded the accolade of University of the Year five times and have made a huge impact on the lives of our students and the communities we serve.
“Fundamentally, the culture and values of NTU are something we are all immensely proud of and Edward has truly instilled this. His leadership has been such a big part of us all being so proud to be NTU and he leaves an outstanding legacy.”
Recruitment for the new Vice-Chancellor and President will start in February.
