Northumbria in top 35 universities worldwide for sustainability
Northumbria University is officially one of the best universities in the world for sustainability,…
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Ideally situated in the 5th best student city in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2026), Northumbria University is a UK Top 40 University (Complete University Guide 2026) with a diverse community of 34,500 students from over 140 countries.
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Northumbria University is proud to offer a range of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) approved & accredited courses and programmes. Explore our list of courses and programmes under our Education and Training page.
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Northumbria is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic quality. We conduct ground-breaking research that is responsive to the science & technology, health & well being, economic and social and arts & cultural needs for the communities
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Northumbria University is renowned for the calibre of its business-ready graduates. Our alumni network has over 253,000 graduates based in 178 countries worldwide in a range of sectors, our alumni are making a real impact on the world.
Discover moreThe People Committee has delegated authority from the Board of Governors to monitor performance in the area of Human Resources. This includes authority to approve human resource commitments on behalf of the Board of Governors in accordance with the powers of the Board as set out in the Instrument of Government, Scheme of Delegated Authority and Financial Regulations.
The function of the People Committee is to ensure that the University Executive is effectively managing the University’s human resources and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory responsibilities.
Membership
Members
Peter Judge – Chair (Independent Governor)
Roberta Blackman-Woods (Independent Governor)
Helen Fairfoul (Independent Governor)
Hassan Kajee (Independent Governor)
Professor Andy Long (Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive)
Officers
Secretary: Georgina Bailes
Assistant Secretary: Beth Lenney
Officers in Regular Attendance
Deputy Vice Chancellor: Professor Tom Lawson
Chief Information Officer: Dr Simon Corbett
Chief People Officer: Jane Embley
Meeting Schedule, Agenda and Minutes
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