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University head steps down 'by mutual agreement'

Bob Dale
BBC News, South East
Google A view of the campus of the University for the Creative Arts in New Dover Road, Canterbury, featuring many steel and concrete buildings, a sign announcing the name of the institution and a blue and white sign giving directions to different parts of the campus.Google
The university has campuses in Kent and Surrey

The University for the Creative Arts has announced its vice-chancellor is stepping down.

The university, which has campuses and facilities in Canterbury and Maidstone in Kent and Epsom and Farnham in Surrey, said in a statement Prof Jane Roscoe had left "by mutual consent" on 30 May.

The role will be filled temporarily by deputy vice-chancellor Melanie Gray and chief operating officer Mark Ellul.

Prof Roscoe, who joined from the University of Greenwich in February 2024, also acted as the university's president.

University for the Creative Arts On the left, Melanie Grey wears glasses and a black and white striped Breton fisherman's jersey, on the right Mark Ellul wears a blue suit and tie with a white shirt.University for the Creative Arts
Melanie Grey and Mark Ellul will take over the role until a successor has been appointed

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