David Richardson (biochemist)

For other people with the same name, see David Richardson (disambiguation).

Professor

David Richardson

Vice-Chancellor of the University of East Anglia
In office
2014–2023
Chancellor| Rose Tremain
Karen Jones
Preceded by| Edward Acton
Succeeded by| Christine Bovis-Cnossen
Personal details
Born| August 1964 (age 59)
Whitley Bay, England, United Kingdom
Residence| Norwich
Alma mater| University of Keele (BSc)
University of Birmingham (PhD)
Profession| Biochemist

David John Richardson (born August 1964) is a British academic who was formerly the Vice-Chancellor of the University of East Anglia.[1] As a result of the financial crisis that engulfed the university in early 2023, under his management, he resigned from the position on 27 February 2023, effective immediately, with Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost Christine Bovis-Cnossen taking over as acting Vice-Chancellor.[2]

## Biography[edit]

David Richardson was born in Whitley Bay near Newcastle upon Tyne. He was educated at the University of Keele (BSc, Biochemistry) and the University of Birmingham (PhD, 1988), and undertook post-doctoral research at the University of Oxford from 1988 to 1991.

He joined the University of East Anglia as a lecturer in 1991, and became a Professor in 2001. His research group in UEA's School of Biological Sciences is involved in investigating bacteria. In 1999 he was awarded the Society for General Microbiology Fleming Medal, and is a recipient of the Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award.[3] He has an h-index of 83.[4]

David Richardson was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of East Anglia in 2012 before becoming Vice-Chancellor in September 2014. Other positions he has held at the university include Dean of the Faculty of Science and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, Enterprise and Engagement.[5]

During his time as Vice Chancellor Professor Richardson has worked on a Universities UK taskforce focused on stamping out harassment on campus,[6] and was particularly vocal in promoting the Higher Education case for the UK remaining in the EU in the 2016 EU Referendum.[7]

David's other roles include chair of the Norwich Research Park board[8] and President of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association.[9] He is a Non-Executive Director of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Board of Directors.[10]

## Personal life[edit]

He is married with two children in their twenties.[11] His interests include following the Norwich City and Newcastle United F.C. football teams.[12] He attends music gigs at the LCR at the University of East Anglia and The Waterfront.

## References[edit]

1. ^ Parr, Chris (22 January 2014). "David Richardson appointed as new UEA v-c". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
2. ^ "UEA vice-chancellor David Richardson quits amid financial crisis". Times Higher Education. 27 February 2023.
3. ^ "Vice Chancellor's Profile - UEA". Retrieved 27 September 2015.
4. ^ "David J Richardson". Google Scholar. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
5. ^ "Vice Chancellor's Profile - UEA". Retrieved 27 September 2015.
6. ^ Richardson, David (16 December 2015). "Stamping out sexual harassment and 'lad culture'". All-Party Parliamentary University Group. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
7. ^ "The EU and its contribution to the excellence of UK universities". Retrieved 16 August 2016.
8. ^ "UEA VC to chair Norwich Research Park". University Business. 24 April 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
9. ^ Hill, Chris (23 April 2016). "New RNAA president Prof David Richardson aims to promote education and innovation". Retrieved 16 August 2016.
10. ^ "David Richardson - NHS". Retrieved 16 August 2016.
11. ^ "New fields of interest for UEA vice chancellor". Eastern Daily Press Norfolk. 23 April 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
12. ^ "Vice Chancellor's Profile - UEA". Retrieved 27 September 2015.

## External links[edit]

* Vice-Chancellor - University of East Anglia

This biographical article about an English academic administrator is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

|

* v
* t
* e

*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template