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Creative industry leader appointed new chancellor of UWE Bristol
A leading voice in the UK’s creative industries has been appointed as the new chancellor of the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol).
Sir Peter Bazalagette is the former creative chief and chairman of Endemol, who produced television shows such as Big Brother, Ready Steady Cook and Changing Rooms.
Later becoming the chairman of Arts Council England, Sir Peter gained recognition for his work across a range of creative industries, arts and cultural organisations and universities.
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Currently, Sir Peter holds positions as the Pro-Chancellor and chair of the Council for the Royal College of Art, as well as being a non-executive board member for the UK Department for Education.
Sir Peter has also recently launched the Creative Industries Sector Vision, a government initiative which aims to boost the social and economic value of UK creative industries.
Responding to his appointment, Sir Peter Bazalgette said: “What an honour it is to become Chancellor of a university which contributes so strongly to the creative industries. I hugely look forward to assisting UWE in its ambitious further development. Higher education is one of the UK’s jewels.”
UWE Bristol previously awarded Sir Peter an Honorary Doctor of Arts in 2016 for his contribution to media and the arts. He will officially take up the role of Chancellor in July.
Professor Sir Steve West, Vice-Chancellor of UWE Bristol said: “The university has a longstanding relationship with Sir Peter and his deep understanding of the arts will be a source of great importance for UWE Bristol as we continue to deliver education and research across the creative industries and navigate some of the challenges facing the sector today. With his wealth of experience working with major broadcasters, advising political parties on strategy and investment in culture and creative industries, and many influential roles driving forward fundamental shifts in approaches to inclusivity within the sector, Peter will be a great asset to the university and we look forward to welcoming him.”
Sir Peter will succeed Sir Ian Carruthers OBE, who served as UWE Bristol’s Chancellor for 13 years. Sir Ian has been awarded the honour of Chancellor Emeritus in recognition of his long-standing commitment to the University.
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