1813 Club and Premier Members Vice-chancellor appointed
Newman University have appointed Professor J. Scott Davidson as vice-chancellor. A ceremony, which took place at St Mary’s Chapel on
the university campus in Bartley Green, Birmingham, saw Professor Davidson succeed Professor Peter Lutzeier at the helm of the university, and set out his vision for Newman as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year. An expert in international law and human rights, Professor Davidson was most recently deputy vice-
New man at Newman: Scott Davidson
chancellor at the University of Lincoln. With a master of arts from the University of Cambridge and a doctor of laws from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, he joins Newman at a time of growth as it invests in significant campus redevelopment to meet increasing demand for its courses, primarily in education, the humanities and social sciences. Professor Davidson said: “I am fully committed to the
values and vision of Newman University and will continue to nurture its distinctive educational character as a community of scholars, with classes taught by the very academics who are leading research in their fields. “These are times of significant change across the
higher education sector and, as marketisation continues apace, we remain committed to delivering a rounded, formative education that focuses on developing the whole student, equipping them with the skills and subject knowledge they need to succeed after graduation. “As a Catholic university, our student body is made
up of many different faiths, and none. This means that the University reflects its local
community, with inter-faith dialogue being alive and well across our campus. “Such dialogue is crucial to developing social
cohesion, enabling students to develop an understanding of the complex issues of a globalised world, and analyse the implications of their actions, not only on their own lives but also the lives of others.” Professor Davidson replaces Professor Peter Lutzeier,
who retired at the end of 2016 after six years with the institution, which included leading it to full university status in 2013.
A-Plant retains accreditation
Plant and equipment hire company A-Plant has successfully retained a major ‘best practice’ accreditation. The company is one of only
seven to have ‘Whole Fleet Accreditation (WFA)’ status from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) and A-Plant is the first equipment rental company to renew the accreditation. A-Plant’s director of
transport services, Shaun Winstanley, said: “The successful renewal of this provides our customers with the reassurance that we take transport compliance, safety and environmental protection very seriously. “Whole Fleet Accreditation
has helped us become safer, smarter and greener.”
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