Sarah Speight

Sarah Speight is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost at Nottingham Trent University, a position she has held since August 2024. In this role, she supports the Vice-Chancellor in regional engagement and development and leads the Executive Deans of the Academic Schools. She previously held significant leadership roles at the University of Nottingham, including Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience.

Her research interests span both historical and contemporary academic fields. Early in her career, she focused on the history and archaeology of medieval castles, which evolved into broader inquiries into antiquarianism and the emergence of archaeology and local history as academic disciplines. As a university leader, her research has expanded to include employability and education for sustainability in higher education contexts.

Sarah is actively involved in external engagement, representing NTU in regional initiatives such as the Universities for Nottingham Leaders’ Forum and in building relationships with the East Midlands Combined County Authority, particularly in the Mansfield and Ashfield areas. She plays a key role in NTU’s civic mission and regional development strategy.

While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the available text, her leadership and scholarly contributions reflect sustained academic excellence. She has supervised or advised students in the past, though no names are listed. Her email address is publicly available for professional correspondence.