Leicester welcomes a new Vice-Chancellor

Bye Robert, hello Paul


Professor Sir Robert Burgess has retired after 15 years at Leicester, making Professor Paul Boyle the new President and Vice-Chancellor

Professor Paul Boyle has taken over today as new VC of Leicester University.

Professor Paul Boyle was former Chief Executive of the Economic and Social Research Council, President of Science Europe and International Champion of Research Councils UK.

In an email sent out to all students, Boyle said he believed his experience will prove valuable in helping to improve the university.