Vice Chancellor takes the helm of Yorkshire Universities group

Established in 1987, Yorkshire Universities work on behalf of the region’s universities to promote higher education in Yorkshire nationally and internationally to politicians, students, business and investors. Professor Fleming became Chair to the Board of Directors in October this year.

Commenting on his new role, Professor Fleming said: “The higher education institutions in Yorkshire make a vital contribution to the region and I’m looking forward to building on this with everyone who is involved with Yorkshire Universities.

“Working together, we aspire to develop even more highly skilled graduates, help drive the economy through partnerships that share knowledge and innovation and maximise the impact our sector has on raising aspirations and socio-economic wellbeing.”

Yorkshire Universities represents eleven higher education institutions in Yorkshire: Bradford, Hull, Huddersfield, Leeds, Leeds Metropolitan, Trinity and All Saints University College, Leeds College of Music, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam, York and York St. John. To find out more please visit their website.