UCL President & Provost

“As President & Provost of London’s Global University, I am keen to engage with everyone within and beyond our community to help us meet our vision.

“We want our distinctive approach to research, education and innovation to inspire our community of staff, students and partners to transform how the world is understood, how knowledge is created and shared and the way that global problems are solved.

“Our 20-year strategy, UCL 2034, provides a framework for our work towards this vision, informed by the entire UCL community and my leadership team. You can also find a general introduction to UCL on our About UCL website. Whatever your interest, I hope you enjoy a productive and inspiring relationship with us.”

Biography

UCL President & Provost Professor Michael Arthur is internationally renowned for his contribution to education and to medical research. He joined UCL in September 2013.

Professor Arthur is the former Chair of the Advisory Group for National Specialised Services (NHS), the Worldwide Universities Network and the Russell Group of Universities. He is a former Member of the Medical Research Council and a former US/UK Fulbright Commissioner. Full biography.

Multimedia

Professor Arthur celebrates with students at graduation ceremonies 2016

Professor Arthur with Dr Caroline Bressey: joint winner, Cultural Project of the Year Award 2015

Professor Arthur launches the Campaign for UCL in Shanghai, 2016

At the UCL Bartlett School of Architecture, 2016

Professor Arthur with Sarah Dhanjal, one of the Provost’s Teaching Award winners 2015

Professor Michael Arthur with staff, students, supporters and the wider UCL community. Submit an image.

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Education Select Committee on Brexit

From 1h 22m: Professor Michael Arthur on the impact of exiting the European Union on higher education at an Oral Evidence Session held at UCL by the Education Select Committee (1h 5m).

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President & Provost news

Provost’s View: Coping with difficulty and uncertainty, but celebrating our progress this academic year

Recent tragic events, such as the fire at Grenfell Tower and the subsequent evacuation of other tower blocks in Camden over last weekend, serve to remind us that UCL is an integral part of Camden and London and that we can and do play a major role in our locality and our capital city, as well as being a leading global university.

Published: Jun 29, 2017 1:18:49 PM