Julia Goodfellow
Physicist and academic leader
Contributed significantly to the field of physics and higher education. Served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gloucestershire, leading initiatives to improve research and teaching standards. Held the position of Chief Executive of the Higher Education Funding Council for England, overseeing funding distributions and strategic development for English higher education institutions. Active in promoting scientific research and academia, focusing on maintaining high educational quality and innovation within the sector.
Served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gloucestershire
Led the Higher Education Funding Council for England
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