A new chancellor for Lancs university

A Lancashire university has a new figurehead.
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell is the new chancellor the University of CumbriaThe Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell is the new chancellor the University of Cumbria
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell is the new chancellor the University of Cumbria

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has taken over as the new chancellor at the Lancaster-based University of Cumbria.

He became the 98th Archbishop of York in July , succeeding Dr John Sentamu - who was the university's first chancellor.

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Although his official installation will have to take place the future due to Covid-19 restrictions, the archbishop has already written two special prayers for staff and students.

Prof Julie Mennell, vice-chancellor of the University of CumbriaProf Julie Mennell, vice-chancellor of the University of Cumbria
Prof Julie Mennell, vice-chancellor of the University of Cumbria

Archbishop Cottrell says he is thrilled to be appointed Chancellor of University of Cumbria. and added: “I was thrilled to be asked. Recognising the opportunities that the university offers in a broad range of locations, I welcome the chance to work with staff to enable students to realise their potential and also to promote the work of the university more widely.  "

He said: "The university plays a crucial role in the revitalisation of the north west, and securing the ongoing support and partnership of local businesses will ensure that the area can flourish as more young people remain and work there."

Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Mennell said: "We are delighted that Archbishop Stephen has agreed to join us as Chancellor and look forward to working with him to support the work and impact of our university.

“Our university is all about people. "

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Our graduates set out with a goal and purpose to save, shape, change and improve the lives and livelihoods, and they do, in roles such as paramedics, police officers, youth workers, teachers, nurses and allied-health professionals. "

The vice-chancellor added: "Archbishop Stephen’s values-set, strong background in youth work and community working coupled with his passion for addressing socio-economic and regional inequalities provides us with a tremendous source of expertise and experience to increase this reach and impact further. "