Sarah Greer

Professor Sarah Greer is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Winchester since January 2022. Previously, she served as Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Worcester, shaping strategic vision and academic excellence. An English Literature graduate from the University of Cambridge, she later qualified as a chartered accountant and barrister, with a law degree and pupillage at the Treasury Solicitor. As a Professor of Law, her research focuses on property/trusts law and women’s legal history. She champions higher education’s role in societal transformation and individual empowerment.

Education:

• B.A. English Literature, University of Cambridge
• Further degree in Law

Research Interests: Professor Greer’s work bridges legal scholarship and social impact, emphasizing historical analysis of women’s legal contributions and contemporary property law. She advocates for equitable access to education and systemic legal reform through her academic and administrative leadership.

Awards:

• National Teaching Fellow (Higher Education Academy)

Public Engagement: Serves as an accredited workplace mediator and former General Commissioner for the Disabled Students’ Commission. Her career blends legal practice, academia, and institutional leadership to foster inclusive policies and educational innovation.