HEFCE Board Member
Biography and registered interests
Professor Ruth Farwell
Professor Farwell is a mathematician by background. Following a succession of posts at the University of Brighton she was Pro Vice-Chancellor at London South Bank University. Presently, she is Vice-Chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University. Her previous posts in public life have included service as a FE College governor and chair.
To relax Ruth tries to support her husband to keep a large garden in the Chilterns under control, and enjoys cooking especially using home-grown produce. She has recently taken up bee keeping.
Date appointed to the Board: 26 October 2009
| Organisation in which interest exists | Nature of interest (directorship, shareholding, membership, etc.) |
|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire New University | Vice-Chancellor |
| Open College Network South East Region | Board member and Chair |
| Universities and Colleges Employers Association | Board member |
| GuildHE | Board member and Chair |
Last updated July 2011