Peter Slee

Professor Peter Slee is Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Beckett University, a role he has held since 2015. He provides strategic leadership for the university, overseeing its academic direction, civic engagement, and institutional development. Professor Slee has extensive leadership experience in UK higher education and is committed to widening participation, regional economic development, and strengthening universities’ roles as civic and anchor institutions. Under his leadership, Leeds Beckett has advanced its focus on inclusive education, applied research, and partnerships with industry and local communities. His work emphasises the contribution of universities to social mobility, skills development, and sustainable regional growth. Read More