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Professor Shirley Congdon serves as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bradford, where she holds responsibility for the leadership and management of the institution and leads the development of its values and strategy. She is the eighth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bradford and holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve in this role.
With over 25 years of experience in higher education, Professor Congdon has held senior leadership positions at three different universities. Her professional background began with qualification as a Registered Nurse, and her academic expertise spans several key areas of health and social care. She is committed to engendering a vibrant culture for staff and students while reinforcing the University's commitment to excellence in teaching & learning, research, knowledge exchange and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Professor Congdon's research interests include:
- Health and Social Care
- Service Modernisation
- Cultural Change
- Research Methods
- Evidence-Based Practice
As Executive Board champion for Religion/Belief issues, Professor Congdon serves on multiple external boards including:
- BiTC - Bradford Core Leadership Group
- Bradford District Wellbeing Board
- Bradford District Economic Partnership Board
- Bradford Literature Festival Advisory Board
- Children, Young People and Families Executive Economy Committee
- Key Cities Innovation Network Steering Group
- National Science and Media Museum Advisory Board
- UK Shared Prosperity Fund Local Partnership Group
- Universities UK Board
- West Yorkshire Business Board
- World Technology Universities Network
- Yorkshire Universities Board
Professor Congdon is deeply committed to value-led leadership, equality, diversity and inclusion, and increasing social inclusion and mobility through widening participation in higher education. Her number one priority is placing the student experience at the heart of all University activities, ensuring students receive the best possible education and support that leads to rewarding careers after graduation.
