Karen Stanton is a British historian, academic and the former Vice Chancellor of both York St John University and Solent University.[1][2]
Professor Karen Stanton | |
|---|---|
 Professor Karen Stanton in July 2018 | |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Professor |
| Alma mater | University of Sheffield Manchester Metropolitan University |
| Occupation(s) | Academic Administration and Lecturing |
Education edit
Stanton holds a bachelor's degree in history from University of Sheffield and a post graduate qualification in information science from Manchester Metropolitan University.[3][4]
Career edit
Stanton was the Vice Chancellor of Solent University until April 2023.[5] She was previously Vice Chancellor of York St John University, deputy Vice Chancellor at Glasgow Caledonian University. She has previously held positions at Birmingham University, King's College London, Sheffield Hallam and Nottingham University.[6][7]
Prior to her accession, she was chair of the cathedral's group and vice chair of GuildHE. She was responsible for GCU's overseas campuses in Bangladesh, Oman and New York, and was a member of the United Nations Alliance for United Kingdom. She also worked with BBC as a researcher.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Professor Karen Stanton". www.solent.ac.uk. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "York St John vice-chancellor to stand down". Research Professional News. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Professor Karen Stanton appointed Vice-Chancellor at Solent University". Welcome to Saxton Bampfylde - Global Executive Search & Leadership Consulting. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Karen Stanton, Vice Chancellor – HerStoryYork". Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ Wilson, Elisabeth (2 September 2022). "Solent University Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen Stanton to retire". Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "New vice chancellor of Solent University Karen Stanton takes up role". Daily Echo. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Solent University announces new vice-chancellor". University Business. 16 October 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Professor Karen Stanton is new vice-chancellor at York St John University". York Press. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2021.